2023 Map of Petroleum

About this map

Petroleum and the surrounding highlands sit at a complex meeting point of Wood, Wirt, and Ritchie Counties. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Hughes River and the North Fork Hughes River, where the historic Staunton Tpke once facilitated travel through this steep terrain. Smaller communities like Eaton and Freeport are linked by a network of county routes and ridges, including Olive Ridge Rd and White Oak Ridge. Local history is preserved in numerous family and community sites, such as the Greenhill Catholic Cem and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem. The presence of labels like Oil Spring Run and the town name Petroleum itself point to the region's industrial heritage in resource extraction. Natural landmarks such as Buzzard Rocks stand out among the many runs and forks that drain into Goose Creek.