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2014 Map of Petersburg West

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Petersburg West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The South Branch Potomac River carves a deep valley through the ridges of Grant County, creating a dramatic landscape where the Monongahela National Forest meets the valley floor. Settlement is concentrated along the river and its tributaries, with the town of Petersburg situated at the northern edge, supported by the Grant County Airport and local infrastructure. The terrain is marked by significant geological features, including the Smoke Hole and Castle Rock, which signify the erosion-carved character of the Appalachian landscape.

Further south, the rural communities of Pansy and Landes follow the course of the Us-220 corridor as it winds between Big Mtn and Cave Mtn. Historical land use is evident in the naming of gaps and hollows, such as Stillhouse Gap and Landes Hollow, which reflect early industry and family settlements. The presence of the State Trout Hatchery Spring near Johnson Run highlights the importance of the region's cold-water resources and local conservation efforts within the national forest boundaries.