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2023 Map of Smithville

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Smithville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Smithville sits at the confluence of the South Fork Hughes River and Cedar Run, serving as a central hub in this section of the Appalachian plateau. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of narrow ridges and winding waterways such as Leatherbark Creek, Indian Creek, and Yellow Creek. This terrain dictated the placement of small, isolated settlements like Goffs, Fonzo, and Mahone, which follow the valley floors or occupy small clearings on the heights.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of family-named burial grounds scattered throughout these hills. From the Hardman Chapel Cem near Bean Ridge to the Hazelgreen Cem overlooking Spruce Creek, these sites represent the enduring footprint of multi-generational families. The map also captures the boundaries where Ritchie, Calhoun, and Gilmer counties meet, illustrating the complex jurisdictional lines that crisscross the Campbell Hill area.