2022 Map of Valentines

About this map

Lake Gaston and Roanoke Rapids Lake dominate the southern portion of this region, where the state line divides Brunswick County, Virginia, from Northampton County, North Carolina. This landscape is defined by the intricate finger-like coves of the reservoir system, which reshaped the geography around Henrico and Gasburg. Further north, the terrain transitions into a network of creek drainages such as Rattlesnake Cr and White Oak Cr that feed the Meherrin River watershed. Small settlements like Valentines and Triplet serve as local anchors connected by historic corridors like Western Mill Rd and Benton Rd. Genealogists may find value in the location of Clary Cem in the northwest, while topographic landmarks like Wilkins Hill and river features such as Clements Island illustrate the original relief before and after the creation of the regional hydroelectric lakes.