2016 Map of Bear Creek

About this map

The community of Bear Creek and the intersection at Harpers Crossroads anchor this landscape along the border of Chatham and Moore counties. The area is defined by a dense network of country roads named for local families and landmarks, such as Joe Caviness Rd, Herb Beavers Rd, and Zeb Brooks Rd. The topography rises to Pine Mtn in the southwest, while numerous watercourses including Tysons Cr and Falls Cr carve through the terrain. Cultural history is evident in the naming of thoroughfares like Bear Creek Church Rd, Providence Church Rd E, and Bonlee School Rd, suggesting the locations of historically significant community gathering places. A particularly intriguing local name, Devils Tramping Ground Rd, hints at regional folklore etched into the geography.