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2013 Map of Sparta

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Sparta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Mattaponi River meanders through this landscape in King and Queen County, defining a region where small crossroads communities and historic water features anchor the local geography. The area's agricultural and industrial legacy is visible in landmarks such as Jiles Millpond near Sparta and Byrds Millpond to the east. These ponds, along with the extensive King and Queen Swamp and Root Swamp, indicate a low-lying terrain shaped by the many tributaries feeding the river system, including Maracossic Creek and Boiler Run.

Crossroads settlements like Central Point, Broadus Corner, and Lauraville serve as the primary hubs for a network of rural routes. The presence of named locations such as Butlers Fork and Sorrell provides valuable points of reference for genealogists tracking family landholdings and community development in this part of Virginia. This 2013 survey preserves the configuration of these traditional hamlets and the enduring natural boundaries of the Mattaponi basin.