2016 Map of Merry Oaks

About this map

B Everett Jordan Lake dominates the central geography of this Chatham County landscape, its broad waters submerging former valley floors while leaving landmarks like Gunter-Harris Island and several bridge crossings to mark the older terrain. Near the southern edge, the Haw River flows toward its confluence, passing the established communities of Moncure and Merry Oaks. The settlement pattern is characterized by scattered crossroads and growing lakeside residential developments, with older sites like Griffins Crossroads, Seaforth, and Wilsonville serving as focal points for local history. The map records a modern transition where rural road networks, including Henry Webster Rd and Mount Gilead Church Rd, meet the expansive recreation-focused geography of the reservoir, illustrating how the damming of the river reshaped the local infrastructure and community layout.