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2016 Map of Rolesville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Wake Forest and Rolesville anchor this 2016 survey, showcasing a landscape where historical Piedmont crossroads meet modern infrastructure. The area is defined by its extensive network of water bodies, from the Wake Forest Reservoir in the northwest to Falls Lake and the Mitchell Millpond further south. These lakes and ponds, including Shearon Lake and Fellowship Lake, suggest a terrain shaped by historical damming for mills and modern recreational use.

The map traces the Louisburg Rd corridor and the Rolesville Byp, indicating the region's growth as a suburban hub. For those tracing local history, smaller settlements like Barham and Harris Crossroads remain prominent, while sites such as Wakefield Cem and Mitchell Cem offer valuable points for genealogical research. The presence of Quarry Rd near Lassiter points to the area's geological utility, while the boundary between Franklin and Wake Counties cuts across the northeastern section of the map.