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2019 Map of Petros

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Petros
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Petros sits at the base of Brushy Mountain, where the coal mining and correctional history of Morgan County is etched into the landscape. This 2019 survey captures a complex terrain defined by the Tennessee Valley Divide and the steep slopes of Frozen Head Mtn. The map reveals the deep local roots of families and institutions through numerous burial sites like the Prison Cem, Joe Goddard Cem, and Mount Pisgah Cem.

Industry and transport routes follow the narrow valleys, with the Old Prison Mine Trail and Strip Mines Rd hinting at the area's extractive past. Settlements such as Coalfield and Blue Gem are situated along the Little Emory River, while the northern reaches are dominated by high ridges like Rough Ridge and Big Fodderstack. This study provides a precise look at the modern road network, including Clarence Basler Rd and Portwood Store Rd, as they navigate the area's sharp elevation changes.