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2010 Map of Smithville

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Smithville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The South Fork Hughes River carves a winding path through this corner of Ritchie County, where the settlement of Smithville serves as a central point for local commerce and community life. The landscape is defined by its deep drainages and ridges, such as Bean Ridge and Lost Ridge, which dictate the placement of early roads and homesteads. Researchers will find a high density of family and community burial grounds, including the Westfall Cemetery, Hatfield Cemetery, and the Betheny Churchyard near Goffs.

Smaller hamlets like Mahone, Fonzo, and Eva are scattered along the creek beds of Leatherbark Creek and Plum Run. The presence of the Mahone Post Office and the Smithville Post Office indicates the continued importance of these rural hubs. Further south, the map details the terrain around Leading Creek and Camden Flats, where the Saunders Cemetery and Fluharty Cemetery mark the enduring history of local families.