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2016 Map of Southeast Eden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Dan River winds through this landscape southeast of Eden, North Carolina, serving as a primary geographic anchor for the region's historical development. The map details the transition from the municipal edges of Reidsville and Wentworth into a rural expanse marked by long-standing family and community landmarks. Small settlements such as Harrisons Crossroads and Oregon Hill appear alongside numerous legacy burial grounds, including Bethlehem Cem and Mount Carmel Cem, which offer significant touchstones for genealogical research in Rockingham County.

Water management and transportation infrastructure are evident through features like the Eden Presettling Impoundment and crossings such as the Fishing Creek Bridge and Draper Bridge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Wolf Island Cr, Machine Cr, and Town Cr, which historically dictated the placement of homesteads and early roadways. This survey captures the area as modern development began to intermingle with established agricultural patterns and local landmarks like Happy Home.