2011 Map of Lerona

About this map

The Lerona Post Office anchors this section of Mercer County, situated in a high-elevation landscape defined by significant ridges and narrow creek valleys. Small settlements like Pettry, Hill Top, and Elgood are connected by a network of winding roads such as the Red Sulphur Turn Pike and Elgood-Adairs Run Road. The terrain is dominated by prominent features like Bent Mountain, Hackett Ridge, and Chestnut Knob, while the southeastern corner is marked by a bend in the New River. Genealogists may find particular interest in the Cashs Hill Cemetery located near the community of Cashers Hill. The map demonstrates a classic Appalachian settlement pattern, where residences and small crossroads cling to the more level ground above the steep drainages of Lick Creek and Island Creek.