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2022 Map of Saxapahaw

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Saxapahaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Haw River winds through the heart of this Alamance County landscape, carving a path between the settlements of Saxapahaw and Eli Whitney. The terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Cane Creek, Meadow Cr, and Marys Cr, which dictate the winding paths of rural routes like Phillips Chapel Rd and Mebane Oaks Rd. This 2022 survey captures the area's transition from traditional agricultural roots to contemporary rural residential life, evidenced by the presence of The Duchy Airport and modern developments near the Orange County line.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by established landmarks such as the Salem United Methodist Church Cem and Moores Chapel Cem. These sites, along with smaller crossroads like Oaks and Sutphin, reflect the long-standing community structure of the North Carolina Piedmont. The map also highlights industrial and utility features like Bradshaw Quarry Rd, showing how modern extraction and infrastructure coexist with the region's historic river-centered geography.