2016 Map of Gates

About this map

Reynoldson and Savages Crossroads anchor the southern portion of this landscape where North Carolina meets Virginia. The border between Gates County and its northern neighbors is defined by a dense network of watercourses and wetlands, including the sprawling March Swamp and Hackley Swamp. These wetlands dictate the historical road patterns, with routes like Pittmantown Rd and Reynoldson Rd navigating the higher ground between drainage systems like Somerton Creek and Beaverdam Creek. Smaller settlements such as Cleopus, Factory Hill, and Topsy are scattered across the quadrangle, connected by a web of local routes including Gates Rd and Smith Rd. The map illustrates a rural environment where land use is deeply tied to the natural hydrology, from the standing waters of Holy Neck Pond to the meandering Mill Swamp.