2016 Map of Lerona

About this map

Chestnut Knob anchors this map of the high country in Mercer County, where the landscape transitions toward the New River corridor. The geography of the mid-2010s reveals a network of small, established settlements like Lerona, Pettry, and Elgood, often situated along prominent ridges such as Hackett Ridge or Christian Ridge. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous watercourses, including Dry Fork, Lick Cr, and Adair Run, which dictate the winding paths of rural roads. Of particular interest to local historians is the Red Sulphur Tpke, an echo of early regional transportation routes. Family history is grounded in specific sites such as Cashes Hill Cem near Cashs Hill, and landmarks like Nash Spring near Elgood, providing tangible points of reference for genealogical research within this Appalachian landscape.