2019 Map of Gilreath

About this map

Gilreath and the older settlement of Old Gilreath anchor this portion of the Brushy Mountains in southern Wilkes County. The landscape is defined by the high ridges of Pilot Mtn, Rich Mtn, and Fitches Knob, which separate the headwaters of numerous southward-flowing streams. This survey documents a complex network of rural routes such as Old Salisbury Rd and Cherry Grove Church Rd that wind through the upland terrain. Genealogists will find several significant burial sites, including Hunting Creek Cem and Old Bethany Cem. Along the southern boundary, the map shows the transition from the mountains into the upper Piedmont, where the S Yadkin River begins its course. The placement of Fox Mountain Lake and various family-named landmarks like Debs Knob provide a detailed look at the rural character of the region during the late 2010s.