2010 Map of Gilreath

About this map

Pilot Mountain and the surrounding peaks of Rich Mountain and Pole Mountain dominate this part of Wilkes County, where the landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous radiating streams. The transition between Old Gilreath and the newer settlement of Gilreath reflects the shifting patterns of local community life along the Brushy Mountain Rd corridor. This area remains largely defined by its rural heritage, anchored by sites such as Old Bethany Cemetery and Hunting Creek Cemetery. Water management for local use is evident through structures like the Dwight Baity Dam and Deater Dam. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the drainage network converges toward the South Yadkin River and Fox Mountain Lake, illustrating the complex topography that historically dictated road placements such as Old Salisbury Rd and Linneys Mill Rd.