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2013 Map of Saxapahaw

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Saxapahaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Haw River shapes the geography of this part of southern Alamance County, defining the industrial and agricultural character of Saxapahaw. The local economy is anchored by the Sellers Manufacturing Company Lake, a notable feature that underscores the community's history of textile production along the riverbanks. Small crossroads communities such as Eli Whitney, Sutphin, and Oaks serve as focal points for the surrounding rural landscape, which is bisected by the north-south corridor of Route 87.

Tracing the secondary roads reveals a network of family and landmark names like Lindley Mill Rd and Moores Chapel Cemetery Rd, essential for local history and genealogical research. The terrain is a complex system of drainage, with Cane Creek, Marys Creek, and Meadow Creek carving out the valleys between established homesteads. To the northeast, the presence of The Duchy Airport adds a contemporary layer to this otherwise traditional rural North Carolina setting.