Raleigh-Durham International Airport dominates the southern portion of this landscape, positioned along the border of Durham Co and Wake Co. The surrounding geography reflects the rapid suburbanization and infrastructure development of the Research Triangle, with the city of Durham expanding southeast toward Raleigh. Significant residential and industrial nodes are visible at Bethesda, Nelson, and Oak Grove, while the Apex Sch of Theology and several cemeteries, including Restlawn Memorial Gardens, serve the growing community. A dense network of local roads and major thoroughfares like N Miami Blvd and Glenwood Ave connect these hubs. Despite the urban growth, numerous small lakes and ponds, such as Stonebridge Lake, Poole Lake, and Brier Cr Reservoir, provide localized drainage for tributaries like Lick Cr and Stirrup Iron Cr.
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1943 · Durham South
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Raleigh
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Creedmoor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Creedmoor
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Raleigh
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Durham South
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Durham North
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Raleigh
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Greensboro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Greensboro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000