2013 Map of Valentines

About this map

Lake Gaston and the northern reaches of Roanoke Rapids Lake dominate the southern landscape of this 2013 survey, where the borders of Virginia and North Carolina meet. This region is characterized by a dense network of residential developments along the waterfront, including Pea Hill Shores, Southside Shores, and Hidden Acres. Further inland, the settlement pattern shifts to smaller rural junctions like Valentines and Bowens Corner, connected by roads that often follow the winding paths of local waterways like Beddingfield Cr and Rattlesnake Cr. The terrain rises toward Wilkins Hill near the southern shore, overlooking Baker Island. The map records a modern era of recreation and residential growth centered on these large reservoirs, contrasting with the older agricultural communities of Triplet and Vultare situated away from the water's edge.