1952 Map of Petros

About this map

Brushy Mountain State Prison sits at the head of a narrow valley just north of Petros, surrounded by the formidable terrain of Morgan State Forest. This 1952 field revision reveals a landscape defined by coal and topography, where the Southern Railway serves the industrial hamlets of Coalfield and Coalfield Camp No 1. The map documents a dense network of family history through numerous landmarks such as the Stephens Cemetery and Brasel Cemetery, alongside local institutions like Joyner School and Cumberland Church. To the south, the terrain descends toward Walden Ridge and the Emery River, while the heights of Frozen Head Mountain and Big Fodderstack dominate the northern skyline. The proximity of the prison to these steep mountain ridges underscores the natural containment provided by the Cumberland Mountains.