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2013 Map of Moneta SW

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Moneta SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Smith Mountain Lake dominates this 2013 survey of Franklin County, showing the intricate shoreline and residential development that emerged around the reservoir. The map documents numerous lakeside communities and developments including North Shore, Westlake Corner, and The Waterfront, highlighting the area's evolution into a major recreational and residential hub. The intricate network of local roads such as Lovely Valley Rd and Crafts Ford Rd provides access to private coves and peninsulas, reflecting the modern layout of the region.

Legacy locations and water crossings like Greers Ford, Radfords Ford, and Crafts Ford are still noted, anchoring the modern landscape to its historical river-crossing origins. Inland settlements like Union Hall and Scruggs serve as local centers amidst the wooded hills and creek valleys of Gills Creek and Bettys Creek. For genealogists and local historians, the map's detailed labeling of small neighborhoods like White Pine and Smiths Paradise offers a precise view of the community's structure in the early 21st century.