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2019 Map of Gatesville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Gatesville serves as the focal point for this Gates County landscape, positioned near the eastern edge of the survey where local streets like High St and Main St intersect. The surrounding countryside is defined by a dense network of wetlands and minor watercourses, including the extensive Hackley Swamp and the unique terrain of Whiteoak Pocosin. A distinct pattern of rural crossroads settlements, such as Eure, Roduco, and Ballard Crossroads, indicates the historical development of the region's agricultural and transport network.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous recorded burial sites, ranging from the central Gatesville Cem and Cowper Cem to family plots like the Umphlett Family Cem. The southern boundary is marked by the winding course of the Chowan River, while interior features like Horsepen Pocosin and Landing Ridge reflect the low-lying, water-dominant geography of northeastern North Carolina. Many small settlements, such as Tarheel and Eleanors Crossroads, remain centered around these vital water systems and early road junctions.