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1966 Map of Peterson

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Peterson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The boundary between Courthouse District and Collins Settlement District divides this Central West Virginia landscape, which is characterized by a dense network of mountain runs and ridges. The 1989 photorevision reveals the expansion of the Stonewall Jackson Lake Public Hunting and Fishing Area along the eastern edge, reflecting a shift toward recreational land use in the late 20th century.

Historically, the area supported a community of small settlements and religious centers, such as Bealls Mills and Aspinall. The presence of several distinct churches, including St Bernards Ch, St Bridgets Ch, and Finster Chapel, points to the deep-rooted local heritage of the ridge-top and valley communities. Industrial activity is also evident through several Strip Mines and numerous gas wells that dot the terrain near Tully Ridge and Gilly Ridge.