2019 Map of Stem

About this map

Stem and Creedmoor anchor this portion of Granville County, reflecting a landscape defined by small Piedmont settlements and an intricate network of waterways. The Tar River flows through the eastern edge of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Aycock Cr and Johnson Cr. This 2019 survey shows the area's development around established crossroads like Hester and Shoofly, where family-named roads such as Thad Carey Rd and Sam Moss Hayes Rd connect dispersed homesteads to the town centers. In the southern reach, the edge of Butner and the settlement of Lyons illustrate the continued importance of the rail-and-road corridor that bisects the region. The map also identifies local landmarks like Community Memorial Gardens and the waters of Caldmont Lake, providing a clear look at the residential and rural balance of the early twenty-first century.