2016 Map of Stem

About this map

Stem and Hester sit at the center of this Granville County landscape, where the rolling Piedmont terrain is defined by a dense network of tributary creeks. The area is heavily intersected by transportation corridors, from the historic route of Railroad Ave in Butner to the modern highway system that divides the watersheds of Aycock Cr and Ledge Cr. To the south, the larger settlement of Creedmoor borders the map, while smaller communities like Lyons and Shoofly maintain their distinct identities amidst the rural surroundings. Local landmarks such as Caldmont Lake and Community Memorial Gardens provide clear points of reference for those tracing family history or property boundaries. The northeastern corner is dominated by the winding course of the Tar River, which serves as a major geographical anchor for the region's topography and drainage patterns.