2022 Map of Sparta West

About this map

The New River meanders across the border between North Carolina and Virginia in this contemporary survey, weaving through a landscape of high ridges and rural settlements. On the Virginia side, the town of Independence serves as a focal point, anchored by the Grayson County Courthouse. South of the state line, the terrain is marked by prominent elevations like Penitentiary Hill and the unique landform of Mountain Island, situated near the confluence where Rock Cr meets the larger river. Smaller communities such as Twin Oaks, Amelia, and Stratford are connected by a network of winding roads that follow the natural topography. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history preserved in numerous burial grounds, including Oak Grove Cem, Coxs Chapel Cem, and Shiloh Cem. The presence of Maxwell Airport near the southern edge at Sparta highlights the transition from traditional river-valley settlement to modern infrastructure.