2019 Map of Old Sparta

About this map

Old Sparta and the serpentine Tar River anchor this Edgecombe County landscape, where the water's influence is seen in the intricate drainage patterns of Town Cr and Jerrys Cr. The eastern bank of the river is defined by human engineering, most notably the long stretch of the Cromwell Canal, which runs parallel to the primary waterway. To the north, the historic community of Princeville sits near the river's bend, while smaller settlements like Davistown, Henrietta, and Crisp are scattered across the surrounding agricultural lands. Local history is preserved at sites like Greenwood Cem, while the landscape is dotted with named water bodies such as Winslows Pond and Hokes Pond. The map also captures the transition from Edgecombe to Pitt County near Penny Hill, illustrating the rural road network that connects these communities, including Colonial Rd and S Shiloh Farm Rd.