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2016 Map of Sparta West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sparta West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The New River meanders across the border of Virginia and North Carolina in this mid-2010s survey, anchoring a landscape where small hamlets and family cemeteries dot the high ground. Small communities like Amelia, Twin Oaks, and New Haven are connected by a network of winding roads, including the New River Pkwy. The map documents numerous burial grounds significant for genealogical research, such as Elk Creek Cem, Shiloh Cem, and Coxs Chapel Cem.

Strategic crossings and infrastructure are highlighted by the R A Broughton Memorial Bridge and the Maxwell Airport near the southern edge of the sheet. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks including Penitentiary Hill, Turkey Knob, and Mountain Island, while the northern portion shows the outskirts of Independence and the rural settlement of Bridle Creek. This document provides a clear look at the contemporary interface of the Blue Ridge highlands across the Grayson and Alleghany county lines.