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2019 Map of Lerona

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Lerona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lerona and its neighboring rural settlements in Mercer County are defined by a complex network of ridges and watercourses along the West Virginia-Virginia border. High points like Chestnut Knob and Bent Mountain overlook a landscape carved by the New River and its numerous tributaries, including Lick Creek and Adair Run. The map illustrates a primarily residential and agricultural distribution, with small communities such as Pettry, Elgood, and Lovern connected by local routes like the Red Sulphur Tpke.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific landmarks including the Cashes Hill Cem near Hill Top and the Christian Ridge church. The southeastern corner marks the state line where West Virginia meets Giles County, Virginia, near the New River WMA. The density of named ridges, such as Browns Ridge and Hackett Ridge, reflects the deep topographical texture of this Appalachian highlands region.