2022 Map of Roanoke Rapids

About this map

Roanoke Rapids and its surrounding textile-era neighborhoods like Rosemary and Belmont anchor this modern survey along the Roanoke River. The industrial and residential layout follows the curve of the river, with the massive impoundment of Roanoke Rapids Lake defining the northern landscape. Local history is well-preserved through several named burial grounds, including Cedarwood Cem and Poplar Grove Cem near the river, and Crestview Memorial Cem further south. The map illustrates a distinct urban-to-rural transition, moving from the dense street grids of the main town to the outlying clusters of South Rosemary, Rheasville, and Days Crossroads. Water bodies like Chockoyotte Cr and Quankey Cr carve through the terrain south of the river, reflecting the local drainage patterns that shaped the growth of Weldon and Gaston.