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2019 Map of Spencer

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Spencer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Sheppards Mill and Amostown sit along the borderlands of the Virginia and North Carolina Piedmont, where the landscape is defined by the winding paths of the North Mayo River and South Mayo River. This 2019 survey captures the rural character of northern Stokes and Rockingham Counties in North Carolina, as well as portions of Patrick and Henry Counties in Virginia. Local heritage is visible in landmarks like Tilleys Mill Pond and the small settlements of Sandy Ridge and Spencer.

The area's agricultural and transportation history is traced through a dense network of country roads, such as Old Winston Salem Tpke and Anglin Rd. Genealogical interest is found in the Harris Cem and Gibson Cem located near the eastern edge of the map. The inclusion of the Covington Airport in Virginia provides a modern navigational reference point amidst the traditional creek-fed valleys and ridges.