2019 Map of Petersburg West

About this map

Landes and Cabins serve as primary anchors in this highland region where the North Fork South Branch Potomac River carves a deep path through the Monongahela National Forest. The geography is defined by a series of prominent gaps and ridges, including Smoke Hole, Stillhouse Gap, and Fork Ridge. These natural corridors have historically shaped local travel, evidenced by the winding path of US Rte 220 as it follows N Mill Cr past Bethel Church. Significant vertical landmarks like Cave Mtn, Blue Rock, and Hyers Rock Bridge rise above the river valleys, marking a landscape where high-altitude knobs like Dayton Knob and High Knob overlook the surrounding hollows. In the northeast, the presence of the Grant County Airport near the outskirts of Petersburg signals the modernization of this remote terrain, yet the concentration of springs such as Poor Farm Spring and the State Trout Hatchery Spring reflects the enduring importance of the area's water resources.