2010 Map of Spencer

About this map

The North Mayo River and South Mayo River define the drainage of this borderland region between Virginia and North Carolina. Small rural communities like Amostown and Sandy Ridge anchor the southern portion of the sheet, while the northern extent includes Spencer and the aviation facilities at Covington Airport. The landscape is a network of winding roads and numerous waterways, including Buffalo Creek, Crooked Creek, and Spoon Creek. Genealogists may find value in the specific locations of the Harris Cemetery and Gibson Cemetery near the southeastern corner, as well as the landmark at Sheppards Mill. The inclusion of Old Well Crossing and various family-named roads like Pratt Rd and Moores Mill Rd suggests a landscape shaped by long-standing local property lines and traditional river crossings.