2016 Map of Sparta East

About this map

Edwards Crossroads and Blevins Crossroads anchor the high-country landscape of the Blue Ridge, where the winding Little River and New River carve through the borderlands between North Carolina and Virginia. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks like Bald Knob and Doughton Mtn, with a network of country roads such as Old Baywood Rd and Pleasant Grove Rd connecting rural settlements. Near the town of Sparta, the map reveals a history of local community and industry, including the Zion Cem and the Old Quarry Rd leading toward the river. This survey captures a moment in the 2010s where modern thoroughfares like Grayson Pkwy overlie a traditional settlement pattern of family-named landmarks and mountain gaps, providing a detailed look at the geography of Alleghany County.