2019 Map of Roanoke Rapids

About this map

Roanoke Rapids and the neighboring industrial hub of Weldon anchor this 2019 survey of the Roanoke River corridor. The landscape is defined by its water management, featuring the expansive Roanoke Rapids Lake and smaller impoundments like Lake Williams and Weights Pond. This modern topographic study reveals the dense residential and commercial expansion in Rosemary and South Rosemary, contrasted with the rural character found toward Days Crossroads and Rheasville. Genealogical researchers can pinpoint several local burial grounds, including Cedarwood Cem, Poplar Grove Cem, and Crestview Memorial Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting these communities, from the grid-like streets of the city centers to the winding creeks like Chockoyotte Cr and Quankey Cr that cut through the surrounding wooded terrain.