1922 Map of Petersburg

About this map

Petersburg stands as the primary hub of this Potomac Highlands landscape, situated where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad meets the winding South Br Potomac R. The map captures a transition era in West Virginia's eastern panhandle, where early industry like the Glen Mill operated alongside a dense network of mountain communities. The terrain is marked by steep ridges and dramatic breaks such as North Fork Gap, which shaped the placement of local schools and churches.