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2016 Map of Chapel Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Univ of N Carolina at Chapel Hill anchors this 2016 survey, revealing the modern academic and residential layout of one of North Carolina's primary educational hubs. The terrain is defined by a series of distinct heights and water bodies, ranging from Blackwood Mtn and Iron Mine Hill to the expansive University Lake and Eastwood Lake. Residential developments like Tenney Circle, Davie Circle, and Plantation Acres show the post-war suburban evolution surrounding the university core.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous small family and church burial grounds, such as Tilley Cem, Cheek Cem, and Mount Moriah Church Cem, preserved amidst modern infrastructure. The map also documents local aviation sites including Horace Williams Airport and Miles Airport. The intricate drainage of Morgan Creek, Bolin Cr, and the Meeting of the Waters illustrates the natural hydrology that has shaped the growth of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.