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2016 Map of Burlington NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mebane and its northern rural surroundings are defined by a complex network of creeks and small reservoirs that bridge the border between Alamance, Caswell, and Orange counties. The landscape transitions from the developed edge of Mebane near Woodlawn and Green Level into a patchwork of rural holdings centered on historic junctions like Just Crossroads and Pleasant Grove. The hydrology of the region is prominent, featuring the Quaker Creek Reservoir and numerous smaller water bodies such as McCauley Lake and Vinsons Lake.

Surface roads often follow the natural contours of the drainage basins, with names reflecting early family settlements and local landmarks like Deep Creek Church Rd and Mebane Rogers Rd. This survey documents the intersection of expanding municipal footprints with a persistent agrarian road system, illustrating how natural features like Quaker Cr and Jordan Cr continue to shape the development patterns of the North Carolina Piedmont.