Gatesville North Carolina Map

About Gatesville, North Carolina

Gatesville is a locality in Gates County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 320. The population density is 296.4 people per km². Gatesville is located at 36.4035°N, 76.7530°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27938.

Gatesville unfolds under skies that often hold a soft, diffused light, characteristic of its position in the Albemarle region. It lies 24.3 miles south-south-west of Suffolk, VA (from Suffolk, VA: bearing 203°T), and is situated 10.0 miles east of Winton. The land here is flat, a gentle expanse of fertile soil that seems to drink in the rainfall, giving rise to broad fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards horizons softened by humidity. Ancient cypress trees, their knees pushing through the dark, slow-moving waters of nearby swamps and meandering creeks, stand like silent sentinels, their gnarled limbs draped with Spanish moss that sways with the slightest breeze. The air itself carries a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the rich agricultural heartland that defines this corner of North Carolina. Evening brings a deepening quiet, punctuated only by the chirping of unseen insects and the distant lowing of cattle, as the sun bleeds its final colors across the low-slung sky. The history of Gatesville is deeply entwined with the cultivation of the land, a legacy of farming that has shaped its economy for generations. While once timber and naval stores played a significant role, today the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of Gatesville, with the planting and harvesting of crops forming the bedrock of local commerce. The small businesses that line its modest main street reflect this agrarian focus, offering everything from farm supplies to hardware, catering to the needs of the surrounding countryside. Though grand historical monuments are few, the enduring character of Gatesville lies in its quiet persistence, a testament to the generations who have worked this land, their lives a continuous thread woven into the very fabric of its existence.

About This Gatesville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gatesville, North Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Gatesville and Gates County.

Detailed location data for Gatesville includes the ZIP code (27938), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Gates County (Gatesville), and school district assignment (Gates County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gatesville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.