2013 Map of Petros

About this map

Frozen Head Mountain looms over the northern edge of this landscape, where the settlement of Petros sits at the foot of Armes Gap. The area’s complex history is anchored by the Brushy Mtn Prison Cem, while numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Brasel Cem, Langley Cem, and Adkins Cem, are scattered across the winding hollows. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of Crooked Fork and Williams Cr, with small communities like Stephens, Coalfield, and Union connected by a network of rural roads including Beech Fork Rd and Rattle Snake Rd. The southern portion of the quadrangle shows the waters of the Little Emery River and Middle Fork Little Emery River as they thread through the terrain near Back Valley. This map provides a clear record of the enduring rural character and genealogical footprint of these mountain gaps and valleys.