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2019 Map of Bynum

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bynum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Haw River carves a deep, winding path through the center of this landscape, serving as the dominant geographic feature between the northern uplands and the southern settlements. To the north, the terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Collins Mtn and Terrells Mtn, where the boundary between Orange Co and Chatham Co is marked. This area reflects a transition from rural highland to the established communities of Pittsboro and the textile mill heritage site of Bynum.

Smaller watercourses like Brooks Cr and Terrells Creek feed into the main river valley, while human developments like Faircloth Lake and the uniquely named Il Penseroso Acres Lake dot the eastern sections. The map reveals a dense network of local roads and trails, including Old Stonehouse Rd and Uwharrie Ridge Rd, which connect scattered residential areas like Gum Springs and Terrells to the more developed corridors near the Chatham County seat.