1966 Map of Peterson

About this map

Bealls Mills and Aspinall occupy the complex drainage network of the West Virginia highlands, where industrial activity and rural life meet. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous runs and forks, such as Sand Fork and Indian Fork, which cut through the ridges of Courthouse and Collins Settlement districts. This mid-century survey reveals a territory undergoing transition, evidenced by the proliferation of gas wells and the presence of Strip Mines near Pine Knob and Poplarlick Run. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the exact locations of many family-oriented landmarks, including St Bernards Ch in the north and St Bridgets Ch along the Goosepen Run. Small rural communities like Bennett and Peterson are shown in their mid-century context, connected by winding valley roads that trace the natural contours of the hills.