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2022 Map of Smith Mountain Dam

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Smith Mountain Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Smith Mountain Lake dominates this landscape, where the waters of the Roanoke River and Blackwater River converge at the Gap of Smith Mountain. The intricate shoreline is defined by numerous inlets and coves, including Horseshoe Bend, and is dotted with private airfields such as the Red Birds Airyard and Lakeview Aerodrome.

Genealogists can find several family-named burial sites tucked away near the water's edge, including the Toney Family Cem, Parker Cem, and Staunton Cem. These small cemeteries, along with Thomas Chapel Cem, provide a glimpse into the family histories and rural settlements of Bedford, Franklin, and Pittsylvania counties that predated the modern recreational development of the lake. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Smith Mtn and Bettys Hill, overlooking a network of local roads such as Tolers Ferry Rd.