1969 Map of Petersburg West

About this map

The South Branch Potomac River and the North Fork Potomac River converge near Petersburg, defining a landscape where narrow valleys support concentrated settlements and agriculture. In the late 1960s, this area of the Potomac Highlands maintained a strong rural infrastructure, with small communities like Pansy, Landes, and Cabins connected by winding roads and a network of country churches including St Johns Ch and Bethel Ch. Much of the western terrain is dominated by the Monongahela National Forest and the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, where prominent landmarks like Bulls Head and Castle Rock rise above the deep hollows.