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2014 Map of Peterson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Peterson and the surrounding Lewis County uplands are defined by a complex network of narrow hollows and high ridges that shaped local settlement patterns for generations. Small communities like Bennett and Bealls Mills developed along the winding watercourses, while family and community history is preserved at Saint Bernard Cem and Rhodes Cem. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations such as Pine Knob, Flag Knob, and Rush Knob, providing a clear picture of the topography that dictated the route of Us-19 and the local road network.

Water plays a central role in this landscape, with Oil Creek and the West Fork River drawing in a multitude of tributaries including Sand Fork, Indian Fork, and Canoe Run. This survey also documents the intersections of the Lewis, Gilmer, and Braxton county lines, which follow the winding heights of Tully Ridge. These boundaries, along with the numerous named runs and hollows like Rohrbough Hollow and Camden Hollow, offer essential data for researchers tracing land ownership and local genealogy in this portion of West Virginia.