2019 Map of Lake Michie

About this map

Lake Michie serves as the focal point of this North Carolina landscape, where the Flat River winds through the borderlands of Durham, Granville, and Person counties. The 2019 survey documents the rural character of northern Durham County, centered on the community of Bahama and the crossroads at Willardville. Historical layers are evident in labels like Orange Factory, recalling the area's manufacturing roots along the riverbanks, and the secluded Carrington Cem. The topography is defined by prominent rises like Red Mountain, while water features such as Knap of Reeds Cr, Hester Lake, and Lake Butner illustrate the complex watershed management of the region. This modern topographic record captures the transition from historic farmsteads, represented by family names like Tilley Farm Rd and Potluck Farm Rd, to the residential expansion nearing the northern reaches of Durham and Butner.