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1976 Map of Glade Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Sparta and the surrounding high-elevation plateau of Alleghany County are documented here through 1976 aerial photography. This orthophotoquad provides a clear view of the complex land-use patterns where the agricultural clearings of Glade Valley and Cherry Lane meet the steep, forested slopes of the Blue Ridge. The imagery reveals the sharp transition from the rolling pastoral fields of the upland to the dramatic escarpment defined by Bullhead Mountain and Mahogany Rock Mountain. To the south, the massive granite exposures of Stone Mountain stand out against the deep timber of the mountain slopes. These records are invaluable for tracing mid-century farm boundaries, forest encroachment on old pastures, and the early layout of mountain communities before modern development altered the rural character of the North Carolina highlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1976
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.7 x 26.6 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain