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2022 Map of Burlington NE

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Burlington NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The rolling landscape of Alamance County where it meets Orange and Caswell is defined by an intricate network of creeks and rural crossroads. The northern reaches are drained by Hughes Mill Cr and Jordan Cr, while the southern portion transitions toward the developing outskirts of Mebane. At the center of this sheet, the settlement of Pleasant Grove sits near McCauley Lake, serving as a focal point for the surrounding farmsteads and rural routes.

Evidence of historical land use is seen in the naming of roads like Deep Creek Church Rd and Sandy Cross Rd, which trace the higher ground between the many branches of Quaker Creek and Scrub Cr. The map illustrates the persistent character of small-town North Carolina, with Just Crossroads and Green Level maintaining their identity even as the region grows. These features provide a clear view of the area's transition from agricultural hinterland to a more connected suburban-rural mix.