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1967 Map of Bayleaf, 1976 Print
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1967 Map of Bayleaf

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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The Neuse River winds through the northeastern corner of this landscape, crossed by the Penny-Hester Bridge at a time before major suburban expansion reshaped the Raleigh-Durham corridor. Central to the map is a dense network of local congregations that formed the social backbone of the rural community, including Mt Bethel Ch, Wake Minster Ch, and Soapstone Ch. These rural hubs are connected by winding roads that pass by family landmarks like Perry Pond and the rise of Adam Mtn. To the south, the early boundaries of William B Umstead State Park appear near Leesville, while the burgeoning settlement at Six Forks and the presence of the Wildwood Country Club signal the area's transition towards modern residential development. Revisions from the early 1970s illustrate subtle changes in the terrain around Upper Barton Creek and Cedar Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1967
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain