1932 Map of Pearisburg

About this map

New River carves a winding path through the center of this Giles County landscape, serving as a primary corridor for small settlements like Pearisburg, Pembroke, and Eggleston. The map captures a transition from the river valley floor to high ridges, notably Peters Mountain along the West Virginia border and the expansive Butt Mountain interior. For the family historian, the sheet is exceptionally detailed with community infrastructure, showing a dense network of local schools such as Broad Hollow Sch and Painter Sch, alongside spiritual centers like Sherry Memorial Ch and Boyd Chapel. Movement across the terrain was defined by landmarks like Goodwins Ferry and the Blue Grass Trail, while the high-elevation Mountain Lake stands out as a unique geographic feature atop the mountainside. The inclusion of a Transmission Line and numerous named gaps illustrates the 1930s integration of modern utilities and traditional mountain passages.