2016 Map of Gilreath

About this map

Old Gilreath and Gilreath anchor this portion of the Brushy Mountains, where the modern landscape meets historical family and church sites along the borders of Wilkes, Alexander, and Iredell Counties. The area is defined by sharp topographic shifts, rising from the waters of Rocky Cr and Hunting Cr to summits like Pilot Mtn and Fitches Knob. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, including Old Bethany Cem, Cherry Grove Cem, and Hunting Creek Cem. The road network, including Old Salisbury Rd and Linneys Mill Rd, reflects the long-standing transit routes through the gaps of these southern Appalachian foothills. In the southern reaches, the Vashti Fire Department Rd and Fox Mountain Lake provide modern landmarks in this deeply etched terrain of ridges and creek beds.