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1967 Map of Smith Mountain Dam

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Smith Mountain Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Smith Mountain and the Gap of Smith Mtn dominate this 1967 landscape, captured during a period of significant hydroelectric development. The massive Smith Mountain Lake dominates the central terrain, reaching its normal pool elevation of 795 feet, while downstream, Leesville Lake sits at an elevation of 604 feet. This survey details the complex shoreline formed by flooded drainages like Craddock Creek, Witcher Creek, and the Blackwater River.

Beyond the water, rural life is preserved through labels for Graves Store and various local landmarks such as Staunton Ch and Round Pond Ch. The presence of the Smith Mountain Lake Airport and Smith Mountain Lake State Park indicates the area's early transition into a recreational and transportation hub. The map also records the jurisdictional boundaries meeting in the water, where Bedford Co, Franklin Co, and Pittsylvania Co converge near the Smith Mountain Dam.