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2010 Map of Stem

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Stem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Stem and the surrounding rural landscape of Granville County are defined by a network of creeks and small impoundments as they appeared in 2010. The terrain is structured by the drainage of Ledge Creek, Holman Creek, and Aycock Creek, with larger water bodies like Caldmont Lake and the reservoir behind Lake Rogers Dam providing focal points for local land use. The map illustrates a shift in settlement patterns, where established communities like Hester and Lyons sit alongside modern developments such as Community Memorial Gardens.

The northeastern reach of the area is bordered by the Tar River, which cuts across the landscape near the small settlement of the same name. Infrastructure here is characterized by a mix of long-standing rural routes, such as Mineral Springs Rd and Old Route 75, and newer residential corridors. This survey provides a precise record of these transitions, capturing the proximity of historic crossroads like Shoofly and Mount Energy to the evolving hydrology of the Piedmont region.