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2013 Map of Wake Forest

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Wake Forest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Neuse River winds through this northern Wake County landscape, anchoring a series of small communities and crossroads as they appeared in 2013. The map details the transition from rural land to suburban development, centered around Forestville and the historic settlement at Falls. Numerous creeks and branches, including Richland Creek and Smith Creek, feed into the Neuse, creating a complex drainage network that has historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads.

Recreational and youth development sites are prominent, with Camp Kanata located near Lake Number Two and Camp Durant further south. Local history is etched into the modern road names, such as Mica Mine Lane, which points to former mineral extraction in the area. The map also identifies several traditional community centers like Walkers Crossroads and Neuse Crossroads, serving as a record of the area's growth toward the state capital.