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2022 Map of Edmondson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

McGee Crossroads and the surrounding Johnston and Wake County countryside reveal a landscape defined by traditional rural hubs and a dense network of family heritage sites. This 2022 survey documents numerous crossroads communities such as Johnson Crossroads and Coats Crossroads, which serve as focal points for the agricultural and residential areas. The mapping of the Wake Co and Johnston Co boundary line highlights the regional geography where Middle Creek and its tributaries, including Hooks Br and Mill Br, drain the terrain toward the Sassaraxa Swamp.

Genealogical interest is particularly high here due to the many family-named landmarks and burial grounds scattered across the quadrangle. From the Nimrod Stephenson Memorial Cem to Penny Cem, Leech Cem, and Parrish Cem, the map preserves the names of early settlers. The presence of McGee Mill and Noles Field further illustrates the historic land-use patterns that have persisted even as modern developments like Sunset Lake and the various plantations emerge on the landscape.