2000 Map of Gilreath

About this map

Brushy Mountains define the central topography of this Piedmont region, where the convergence of Wilkes, Alexander, and Iredell counties creates a complex landscape of ridges and creek valleys. The map documents the distinct transition between Old Gilreath and the more contemporary settlement of Gilreath, providing a spatial record of local community movement. A network of rural congregations and burial grounds, such as Hunting Creek Ch and Bakers Grove Cem, are scattered along historic routes like Salisbury Road and Vannoy Ridge Road. In the southern reaches, the South Yadkin River flows near Bethel Ch, while the north is drained by Hunting Creek and Little Hunting Creek. This survey captures the rural character of the area at the turn of the millennium, anchored by family-named landmarks and the presence of a Quarry near Liberty Ch.