1966 Map of Peterson

About this map

Collins Settlement occupies the central valley of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating the deep-cut topography of Lewis and Braxton counties. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Sand Fork, Indian Fork, and the West Fork River, where small communities like Peterson, Bennett, and Arnold are situated along narrow bottomlands. Cultural life in these hills is anchored by traditional landmarks such as St Bernards Ch and St Bridgets Ch, while the industrial footprint is marked by several Strip Mines and numerous oil and gas wells dotted across the ridges.