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2016 Map of Bayleaf

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bayleaf and its surroundings in northern Wake County reveal a landscape transitioning from rural crossroads to residential expansion. The community of Leesville sits near the western boundary, while Six Forks serves as a focal point further east. This area is defined by a dense network of residential streets and arterial roads like Edsel Dr, reflecting the northward growth of Raleigh. Spiritual and local history centers on landmarks such as Bayleaf Ch and Mount Vernon Ch, which anchor long-established rural routes.

Water features dominate the topography, with numerous dammed drainages creating a series of private and community lakes. From the significant Brinkley Lake in the north to Stonebridge Lake and Upper Springdale Estates Lake further south, these water bodies follow the paths of Upper Barton Cr and Honeycutt Cr. The terrain rises at Adam Mtn and descends toward the Mine Cr basin, providing a detailed record of the local drainage patterns that shaped modern development in the North Raleigh suburbs.