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2016 Map of Saxapahaw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Haw River winds through this central North Carolina landscape, anchoring the community of Saxapahaw and its industrial heritage. The Sellers Manufacturing Company Lake reflects the area's long association with textile production, while the surrounding terrain is dotted with small rural centers like Eli Whitney, Sutphin, and Oaks. The map provides a detailed look at the 21st-century transition of this river valley, where historical landmarks such as Moores Chapel Cem coexist with modern residential developments and The Duchy Airport.

Tracing the secondary roads and creek beds, such as Cane Creek and Marys Cr, reveals a landscape still defined by family-named routes and small-scale infrastructure. The boundary between Alamance and Orange counties runs along the eastern edge, showing the proximity of these communities to the regional border. From the industrial remnants at the river's edge to the quiet reaches of S Fork Cane Cr, the map documents a region balancing its manufacturing past with its rural character.