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2002 Map of Lake Wheeler

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Lake Wheeler and Lake Benson dominate the central landscape of this Wake County survey, serving as primary hydrologic anchors for the surrounding Piedmont terrain. The area reflects a significant transitional period where established rural communities and agricultural research sites meet the expanding suburban footprints of Raleigh, Cary, and Garner. Notable land use is evidenced by the North Carolina State University Research Units and the historical Yates Millpond, which sits near the Yates Mill Sch. The road network is shaped by several prominent junctions, including McCullers Crossroads and Williams Crossroads. Scattered throughout the rural stretches are numerous family and community landmarks such as Macedonia Cem, Stephens Cem, and the Poplar Springs Ch, providing a detailed record of the local genealogy and settlement patterns that preceded the early 21st-century residential growth seen in developments like Greenbrier Estates and Echo Heights.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2002
Date Published2004
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain