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2016 Map of Raleigh West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Raleigh West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Raleigh and its western suburbs show a landscape defined by a mix of historic institutional grounds and modern urban expansion in the mid-2010s. The dense academic core is prominent, featuring the expansive campus of N Carolina State Univ at Raleigh, Meredith Coll, and Shaw Univ near the city center. This concentration of educational landmarks, alongside the historic Oakwood Cem and Mount Hope Cem, anchors the city's eastern edge on this sheet, while the western corridor transitions into residential communities like Method and Glenwood Village.

Hydrography plays a significant role in the local geography, with Crabtree Creek and Walnut Creek winding through the area, feeding into local reservoirs such as Lake Raleigh and Shelley Lake. Significant recreational trails, including the Graylyn Multiuse Trail and Cedar Ridge Multiuse Trail, provide a network of green space amidst the major thoroughfares of Glenwood Avenue and Capital Boulevard. The map also captures the interface between the capital city and neighboring Cary, where large-scale colleges and commercial developments meet the edges of local water bodies like Holiday Acres Lake.