1974 Map of Apex

About this map

Apex and Holly Springs anchor this detailed study of southern Wake County during a period of transition as rural land gave way to burgeoning suburban development. The town of Apex is centered on its rail heritage at the intersection of the Seaboard Coast Line and the Durham and Southern railroads, with a local street grid including Chatham St and Moore St. Downward from the town center, the landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous creeks, including Williams Creek and Utley Creek, and the presence of significant community landmarks like the Baucom Sch and True Way Ch. To the south, the settlement at Holly Springs sits amidst a network of ponds and lakes, most notably Sunset Lake and Bass Lake. Genealogists will find interest in the numerous rural cemeteries and small community anchors such as Matthew Chapel and St Marys Ch located along the winding country roads.