The county is located entirely within the Appalachian Mountains region of western North Carolina. Most of the county is located atop a rolling plateau that ranges from above sea level. The southern border of the county drops abruptly nearly to the Foothills region of North Carolina. The plateau is crossed by numerous hills and mountains. The highest point in the county is Peach Bottom Mountain - Catherine Knob at above sea level. The major rivers of Alleghany County are the New River, and the Little River; the latter flows through the town of Sparta, the county seat.
The county is located entirely within the Appalachian Mountains region of western North Carolina. Most of the county is located atop a. rolling plateau that ranges from above sea level. The southern border of the county drops abruptly nearly to the Foothills region of North Carolina. The plateau is crossed by numerous hills and mountains The highest point in the county is Peach Bottom Mountain - Catherine Knob at above sea level. The major rivers of Alleghany County are the New River, and the L,ittle River; the latter flows through the town of Sparta the county seat.