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2016 Map of Apex

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Apex
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Holly Springs and Apex anchor this 2016 study of southwestern Wake County, showing a landscape defined by rapid suburban expansion and a sophisticated network of local waterways. The area is characterized by numerous small reservoirs and ponds, including Sunset Lake, Bass Lake, and the twin Akins Pond Number One and Akins Pond Number Two to the south. These water bodies, along with tributaries like Utley Cr and Middle Cr, are interwoven with modern thoroughfares such as the Apex Peakway and Reunion Creek Pkwy.

Smaller settlements and historical nodes like Feltonville and Piney Plains remain visible amidst the intensifying residential development of Cary. The terrain is marked by specific local landmarks such as Bagwell Pond and MacGregor Downs Lake, which illustrate the transformation of the Piedmont drainage system into managed recreation and residential water features. The map provides a detailed view of how the modern transportation corridors, including Avent Ferry Rd, navigate the many branches and creeks like Dutchmans Br and Harris Br.