2013 Map of Southwest Durham

About this map

The southwest quadrant of Durham is defined by a dense network of suburban expansion and natural drainage systems just prior to the mid-2010s. The landscape is characterized by established residential enclaves such as Hope Valley North, Colony Park, and Woodcroft, which are woven between the riparian corridors of New Hope Cr and Third Fork Cr. This 2013 survey illustrates the modern transition of the area from older rural outposts like Blands and Lowes Grove into a contiguous urban corridor. Several small water bodies, including Matthews Lake and Straford Lake Number Two, serve as focal points for local development. The transportation infrastructure is anchored by major thoroughfares like Pickett RD and W Cornwallis RD, while the NS railroad line cuts through the northeast, connecting the city center to the surrounding industrial landscape.