2010 Map of Gates

About this map

Reynoldson and its surrounding countryside represent a classic coastal plain landscape at the North Carolina-Virginia border in the early 21st century. The region is defined by a dense network of wetlands, where March Swamp, Chapel Swamp, and Mill Swamp dictate the movement of roads and the placement of long-standing rural settlements. Small communities like Cleopus, Pittmantown, and Savages Crossroads anchor the road intersections, often connected by family-named routes such as Paige Riddick Rd and Sawyer Rd. The presence of Factory Hill and Buckland Mill Branch suggests an enduring connection to the local water-based economy and early industrial sites. This topographical study captures the intricate hydrology of Somerton Creek and Beaverdam Creek, illustrating how the land's drainage patterns have historically shaped the boundary between these two states.