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2011 Map of Peterstown

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Peterstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The New River carves a deep, winding path through this region of the Virginia and West Virginia border, establishing a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and narrow river valleys. At the southern edge, the settlement of Rich Creek is concentrated where its namesake waterway meets the New River, adjacent to the village of Peterstown. This area serves as a focal point for local transportation, where the Norfolk Southern railway tracks parallel the riverbank near Lurich.

Upland from the river, the map reveals a scattered network of rural communities including Bozoo, Ballard, and Cashmere, connected by numerous county roads. The prominence of family and community landmarks, such as Mount Carman Cemetery and the Bozoo Post Office, suggests a long-standing pattern of ridge-top and valley-floor settlement. Natural landmarks like Wylie Mountain, Powell Mountain, and Chimney Ridge dominate the interior, while Shanklins Ferry Camp serves as a reminder of historical river crossings along this section of the waterway.