1969 Map of Petersburg East

About this map

Petersburg anchors the northwest corner of this West Virginia landscape, where the South Branch Potomac River cuts through the dramatic Petersburg Gap. The terrain is defined by massive ridges, including Mill Creek Mountain and Elkhorn Mountain, which frame the agricultural and residential life of the Milroy Valley. This region is dotted with local landmarks of genealogical importance, such as the Johnson Grave and several country churches like St Matthews Ch and Hedrick Chapel. South of the river, the Spring Run Fish Hatchery stands as a notable center of local conservation. The map also traces the Grant Co / Hardy Co boundary as it climbs over the heights of Getz Mountain, reflecting the area's rural development and land-use patterns in the late 1960s.