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1969 Map of Petersburg East

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Petersburg East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The South Branch Potomac River and the South Fork Potomac River converge near the town of Petersburg, creating a landscape defined by deep valleys and high ridges. This late 1960s survey documents a community tied to the land, with numerous country churches such as Bakers Chapel, Sites Chapel, and St Matthews Ch dotting the valley floors. Local family heritage is preserved through markers like the Johnson Grave and the curiously named Boot Hill Ch.

The presence of the Spring Run Fish Hatchery and the Fairgrounds in Petersburg reflects the regional reliance on both natural resources and agriculture. Topography dominates the eastern portion of the sheet, where Elkhorn Mountain and Getz Mountain rise sharply above the river plains. Farther south, smaller settlements like Durgon and Rough Run are reachable only by secondary roads and a network of named tracks, including a Jeep Trail winding through the gaps.