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2010 Map of Bethany

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Bethany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Troublesome Creek and the Haw River define the hydraulic character of this Rockingham County landscape, where small-scale water management is evident in structures like Simpsons Lake Dam, Walker Dam, and Mebens Lake Dam. The settlement pattern centers on historic hubs like Bethany and a series of rural junctions including Bakers Crossroads, Wittys Crossroads, and Midway.

Transport and property lines follow the area's rolling topography, with Nubbin Ridge providing a significant elevation change between the drainage of Rock House Creek and the southern river systems. Local history is reflected in the names of thoroughfares like Iron Works Rd and Huffines Mill Creek, hinting at the earlier industrial and milling heritage of the Piedmont. The presence of Canaan Park near Midway highlights the gradual transition toward modern recreational land use while maintaining the traditional rural layout of the region.