2013 Map of Gilreath

About this map

Old Gilreath and Gilreath anchor this pocket of Wilkes County, where the landscape is defined by the high peaks of the Brushy Mountains and a dense network of fruit production. Numerous family-named agricultural operations, such as Tevepaugh Orchards, Parker's Orchard, and Big R Orchards, are clustered along the winding ridgelines and valley floors, signifying the area's deep-rooted orchard economy. The terrain rises sharply to summits like Pilot Mountain and Rich Mountain, which separate the headwaters of Hunting Creek and Rocky Creek. To the south, the South Yadkin River flows near the community of Vashti, providing a distinct hydrological boundary to this upland region. The map details a complex system of mountain roads, including Vannoy Ridge Road and Brushy Mountain Road, that trace the difficult topography of the Piedmont's western edge.