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1951 Map of Moneta

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Moneta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Moneta serves as a central hub in this Virginia landscape, where the Virginian railroad cuts through the terrain, passing through a tunnel near Goodview. The mid-century geography is defined by the winding course of the Roanoke River as it forms the boundary between Bedford and Franklin counties. This river corridor, featuring landmarks like Horseshoe Bend and the Anthony Ford Bridge, reveals a rural economy dependent on the water, evidenced by Davis Mill and Valley Mills.

Social and spiritual life is deeply rooted in the numerous country churches and schools scattered across the ridges, such as Old Bethel Ch, Thomas Chapel, and the Emmaus Sch. The topography rises toward Smith Mtn, where the Smith Mtn Lookout Tower stands near the Gap of Smith Mtn. This survey captures the region just as it was before major hydroelectric projects transformed the river valley, preserving the locations of family-named features like Kasey Mtn and Bettys Hill Creek.