2012 Map of Moneta SW

About this map

Smith Mountain Lake dominates the landscape of Franklin County, defining the irregular, finger-like shoreline that characterizes this portion of the Roanoke River basin. This 2012 survey reveals a modern lakeside geography where residential developments and recreation hubs like The Waterfront, North Shore, and Smiths Paradise sit alongside much older family landmarks. Dozens of small burial grounds, including the Board-Robertson Cemetery, Holland Cemetery, and Dillon-English Cemetery, are preserved across the interior, offering a dense record of the area's ancestral families. Significant creek systems such as Gills Creek, Bettys Creek, and Standiford Creek feed into the reservoir, while aviation interest is represented by the Brammer Seaplane Base on the western shore. The map illustrates the contemporary road network, including Burnt Chimney Rd and Major Holland Rd, which connect rural crossroads like Union Hall and Scruggs to the winding lakefront peninsulas.