2013 Map of Rolesville

About this map

Rolesville serves as the central hub of this eastern Wake County landscape, where the established road network of Burlington Mills Rd and Mitchell Mill Rd connects small communities and agricultural crossroads. The terrain is defined by the Little River and a dense system of tributaries, including Smith Cr, Sanford Cr, and Fowlers Mill Cr. The map reveals a transition toward modern recreation and water management, featuring several significant bodies of water such as the Wake Forest Reservoir, Wakefield Pond Number Two, and Camp Durant Lake Number One. Smaller settlements like Barham, Lassiter, and Harris Crossroads remain distinct points in the landscape, reflecting the rural character of the region before the rapid suburban expansion of the 21st century. The concentration of lakes, from Poole Lake to Smiths Lake, suggests a geography deeply shaped by private dams and local hydrology.