2019 Map of Peterstown

About this map

Peterstown and Rich Creek anchor this survey of the borderlands between Monroe County, West Virginia, and Giles County, Virginia. The New River winds through the western terrain, passing landmarks such as Wylie Island and Wylie Falls, while the Norfolk Southern railway tracks the river's edge through Glen Lyn and Lurich. This area shows a transition from the river-valley industry and transit to the high ridges of the Jefferson National Forest, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the southeastern corner. Genealogists and local historians will find numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, including Petelstown Cem, Adair Cem, and Dunn Cem. Settlement patterns follow the winding mountain roads like Shanklins Ferry Rd and Mandeville-Naponset, connecting small communities such as Cashmere, Ballard, and Bozoo.