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Page 6 TOPOGRAPHY The topography of the Harmon Young Study Area is typical of the Piedmont: hilly with sore areas characterized by steep slopes and other areas by relatively flat terrain.) Elevations range from a high of 859 feet at the top of Occoneechee Mountain to a low of 490 feet along the Eno River. The most severe slopes are located in the northern and northwestern part of the study area along the Eno River and around Occoneechee Mountain (See Topography Map). Relatively flat areas between 600 and 700 feet in elevation are scattered throughout the study area, but are most noticable south of Interstate 85 between Old 86 and New 86. —r Generally the area slopes in a northerly direction toward the Eno River. It also slope easterly away from the high elevations in the western section of the study area. Numerouslridge lines run in a north south direction through the study area. These ridge lines vary in elevation. Poplar Ridge located in the northwest cor-, ner of the stiydy area, has a high point of 733 feet, while a ridge line just south of Oakdale Drive has a high of 716 feet. Another ridge line runs south along New 86 from the intersection of Old N.C. 10 to the approximate southern border of the study area. Slope is ,a major element impacting the suitability of land for various uses. Slopes exceediing 15% (15 feet of vertical change per 100 feet of horizontal (dis- tance) present a constraint for the potential development of the land. Slopes of this nature are also economically infeasible for utility facilities. Slopes of 15% or greater are located along the Eno River, Cates Creek and around Occoneen- chee Mountain.1 The majority of steep slopes along Cates Creek are located in the area where it passes under Interstate 85 on the north and south sides of the Interstate.