2012 Map of Redwood

About this map

Burnt Chimney and the surrounding Franklin County countryside appear here in a transition toward the modern era, where established mill sites and family lands meet emerging residential development. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Blackwater River and several of its tributaries, including Maggodee Creek and Foul Ground Creek. Historical industry is represented by Piedmont Mill and Dillons Mill, reflecting a traditional water-powered economy that once anchored these rural communities. To the east, the map captures the western reaches of Smith Mountain Lake, a massive reservoir that reshaped the local geography. Numerous small family cemeteries, such as the Mitchell-Skinnell Cemetery and Wray-Greenwood Cemetery, are scattered across the terrain, offering significant points of interest for genealogists tracing the legacy of the Redwood and Flint Hill settlements. The area's topography rises toward the south, culminating in the prominent height of Preston Knob.