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2022 Map of Old Sparta

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Old Sparta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Tar River defines the landscape of southeastern Edgecombe County, winding past the historic river landing of Old Sparta and south toward the Edgecombe Co Pitt Co line. This 2022 survey illustrates a region where established settlements like Tarboro and Princeville are connected to rural crossroads such as Davistown, Henrietta, and Crisp through a dense network of farm-to-market roads. The flat coastal plain is heavily influenced by drainage engineering, evidenced by the Cromwell Canal and Knight Canal that help manage the low-lying terrain.

Local history researchers can trace old family land holdings through numerous named routes like Bynum Farm Rd, Joyner Farm Rd, and S Shiloh Farm Rd. The map also captures smaller water features such as Sasnett Mill Br and Cheeks Mill Cr, which historically supported the milling economy of the region. From the larger community of Penny Hill to the tranquil waters of Hokes Pond, the sheet provides a contemporary look at the enduring geographic patterns of the North Carolina interior.