2019 Map of Whitehead

About this map

Sparta and the community of Whitehead anchor this high-elevation landscape along the Blue Ridge, where the borders of Alleghany, Wilkes, and Ashe counties converge. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks and ridges, such as Peach Bottom Mtn and Flat Rock Ridge, which divide the numerous watercourses that drain the slopes. The Little River and Piney Fork wind through narrow valleys, while distinctive geological features like Alligator Back and Hanging Valley highlight the unique topography of the escarpment. Local genealogy is well-represented through family and community burial grounds, including Antioch Cem, Stamper Cem, and Union Cem. This map illustrates a transition from the agricultural plateaus near the town centers to the steep, densely forested slopes and knobs of the Blue Ridge, where small mountain roads like Irwin Grocery Rd and Polly Hollar Ln follow the natural contours of the land.