2022 Map of Merchants Millpond

About this map

Merchants Millpond sits at the heart of this Gates County landscape, surrounded by an intricate system of swampy lowlands including Lassiter Swamp and Middle Swamp. The area’s genealogical record is remarkably well-preserved through numerous small family and church burial grounds, such as the Samuel Harrell Family Cem and the Rountree-Brown Family Cem. The township of Gatesville occupies the southwestern corner, while smaller hubs like Eason Crossroads and Silver Springs define the rural interior. Modern recreation is evident through named paths like the Orange Paddle Trl and Bike Trl, indicating the transformation of these waterways and woods into accessible natural spaces while preserving the footprint of the Middle Swamp Hunt Club.