1966 Map of Sparta East

About this map

The New River meanders deeply through the borderlands of North Carolina and Virginia, defining a landscape of high ridges and narrow creek bottoms. In the late 1960s, this area of Grayson Co Alleghany Co County was characterized by small, dispersed rural settlements and crossroads communities. The town of Sparta sits at the southwestern edge of the sheet, serving as a hub for the surrounding agricultural district. The terrain is marked by significant elevations such as Bald Knob and Doughton Mtn, while several small community churches, including Pleasant Home Ch and Glade Creek Ch, anchor the social geography of the townships.