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2010 Map of Northeast Durham

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Northeast Durham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Falls Lake and the Neuse River dominate the eastern landscape of this North Carolina quadrangle, illustrating the significant hydrological management near the state's growing urban centers. The 2010 survey highlights several established residential and historical nodes, including Fairntosh in the north and the cluster of Gorman, Burton, and Redwood along the central transport corridors. These settlements, alongside newer developments like Glen Forest and Rocky Knoll, reflect the suburban transition occurring northeast of the city core.

Industrial and infrastructure features are prominent, such as the O and C Junction and the Durham Skypark. The map detail includes numerous smaller water bodies and private impoundments like Newcombs Lake, Crystal Lake, and Lake Hughes, which dot the drainage basins of Ellerbe Creek and Panther Creek. This pattern of small lakes and dams, including the Brinkley Lake Dam, provides a clear view of how local topography has been adapted for recreation and resource management during the early 21st century.