2014 Map of Lerona

About this map

The ridge-and-valley landscape of Mercer County is defined by a network of rural hamlets and family-named landmarks. Settlements such as Lerona and Pettry are situated along high ground, connected by historic routes like the Red Sulphur Tpke. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent elevations including Bent Mtn and Chestnut Knob, which separate the various drainages feeding the New River at the eastern boundary. Genealogists can locate family-named features like Cashers Hill Cem and Browns Ridge, while the presence of Nash Spring and several named forks like Spruce Fork illustrate the importance of water sources in this upland environment. The survey also captures the transition from West Virginia into Giles County, Virginia, tracing the winding paths of Elgood Rd and Pettry Rd across the ridges.