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2019 Map of Petersburg East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Petersburg sits at the northern edge of this study, where the South Branch Potomac River cuts through the dramatic ridge at Petersburg Gap. The landscape is defined by the corrugated ridges of Gap Mountain, Elkhorn Mountain, and South Fork Mountain, which dictate the paths of numerous waterways and roads. Small settlements such as Dorcas, Masonville, and Brake are positioned along the fertile valley floors, often where mountain runs meet larger creek systems like Mill Creek or the South Fork South Branch Potomac River.

Civil infrastructure is prominent in the county seat, including the Grant County Courthouse and the Petersburg Bridge. To the south, the topography rises significantly toward Cedar Knob and Getz Mountain, with the Monongahela National Forest boundary clipping the northwestern corner. The map documents numerous named springs, such as Cornstalk Spring and White Cloud Spring, highlighting the importance of groundwater sources in this portion of the Potomac Highlands.