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2016 Map of Cary

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cary and its surrounding growth corridors define this landscape within the Research Triangle, where the borders of Durham Co and Wake Co meet. The map reveals a dense suburban network of residential developments and corporate centers, anchored by the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and the ITT Technical Institute Morrisville. Despite the modern expansion, traces of older rural communities remain visible at Carpenter and Upchurch, alongside established landmarks like Hill Crest Cem.

Water management is central to the area's layout, with numerous reservoirs and basins such as Lake Crabtree, Brier Cr Reservoir, and the Crabtree Creek Water Shed. These features, along with the expansive greenery of Umstead Park, provide a buffer between the intensifying urban footprints of Durham, Raleigh, and Apex. The inclusion of the Cox Airport and a complex trail system, including the Reedy Creek Multiuse Trail, highlights the region's diverse transportation and recreation infrastructure.