2016 Map of Ossipee

About this map

The Haw River carves through this Piedmont landscape where the boundaries of Guilford, Alamance, and Rockingham counties converge. The textile heritage of the region is reflected in the riverside settlements of Altamahaw and Ossipee, while Osceola sits further west near the headwaters of Buckhorn Lake. The map reveals a dense network of country roads named for local families and landmarks, such as Troxler Mill Rd and Gilliam Church Rd, which trace the historic migration and settlement patterns between the river valleys. Extensive water resources are documented, including Whitesell Lake Number One and Whitesell Lake Number Two, alongside several smaller creeks like Reedy Fork and Tickle Cr. This survey provides a clear view of the rural-suburban interface as it existed in the mid-2010s, capturing the enduring presence of long-established community landmarks in this corner of North Carolina.