2016 Map of Colon

About this map

The city of Sanford and its northern outskirts are the focus of this study, where the landscape transitions from industrial and residential clusters to the winding path of the Deep River. A complex network of roads like Iron Furnace Rd and Brickyard Rd allude to the area's deep-rooted manufacturing and extractive history. Along the northern boundary, the Chatham Co Lee Co line follows the natural meander of the Rocky River, providing a clear view of the rural topography separating these two North Carolina regions. Small settlements and points of interest such as Colon, Asbury, and Cumnock are well-defined, alongside local landmarks like Lee Memory Gardens and Moretz Riverside Landing. The hydrology of the area is prominent, with Little Buffalo Cr, Big Buffalo Cr, and Sky View Lake punctuating the terrain between growing communities and traditional farmsteads like Farmville.