A production-grade trail map, terrain-draped KMZ superoverlay, and attributed GeoPackage dataset for Robbins' multi-use trail and disc golf complex — built on USGS terrain data, NC OneMap imagery, and OpenStreetMap geometry in NC State Plane NAD83.
The KMZ superoverlay takes the Bear Creek trail map and tiles it across 329 georeferenced image files spanning zoom levels 13 through 17. Open it in Google Earth Pro and the map drapes directly onto the 3D landscape — trails follow creek corridors, disc golf baskets sit on their actual ground positions, and the USGS hillshade beneath the map aligns with Google's elevation surface. Tilt the view to see it all in three dimensions.
Tile pyramid · zoom levels 13 → 17 · PNG + JPG mixed format
329 tiles · 5.4 MB compressed · Opens in Google Earth Pro — drapes on 3D terrain automatically
At zoom 13 you see the full Bear Creek system in regional context — roads, creeks, the reservoir visible in its landscape setting. Zoom to level 17 and individual trail segments, disc golf baskets, and parking areas resolve against the 3D hillshade terrain beneath them. Tilt the view and the Sandhills topography comes alive under the map.
This is the same superoverlay format used for professional aerial photography and satellite imagery distribution. Rare for a community trail system at this scale.
google.com/earth/versions — it's free and runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.Shift and drag to tilt the view. The Sandhills topography appears beneath the trail map in full 3D.The original Bear Creek trailhead kiosk was produced by a local engineering firm in May 2010. That map served trailhead visitors well for years but lacked machine-readable data, a GIS dataset, and current MTB use designations. The 2026 Moore Energy & Mapping production adds a fully attributed product suite in NC State Plane NAD83.
Seven named trail routes covering a range of distances, surfaces, and permitted uses. Mountain biking is permitted on three routes — Reservoir Loop, Elise School Connector, and Cabin Creek Loop — per Town of Robbins Parks and Recreation designation. All other trails are foot traffic only.
| Trail name | Color | Use | Est. length | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Trail | █ Magenta | Hiking | ~3.75 mi | Main spine — follows the Bear Creek corridor |
| Buzzard Rock Loop | █ Yellow | Hiking | 10.8 mi | Longest loop — western ridgeline, significant elevation change |
| Running Cedar Trail | █ Blue | Hiking | ~1.4 mi | Northwest connector through upland pine and cedar |
| Reservoir Loop | █ Teal | Hiking + MTB | ~1.5 mi | Circumnavigates the central reservoir and disc golf course |
| Elise School Connector | █ Dark blue | Hiking + MTB | ~0.5 mi | Eastern connector from Elise School trailhead parking |
| Cabin Creek Loop | █ Blue (S) | Hiking + MTB | ~2.5 mi | Southern drainage corridor along Cabin Creek |
| Trailhead Access Path | █ Green | All uses | ~0.2 mi | Hardened connection from main parking area to trail system |
DISTANCES APPROXIMATE — CALCULATED IN EPSG:32119 FROM OSM + DIGITIZED GEOMETRY. FIELD VERIFICATION RECOMMENDED BEFORE USE IN SIGNAGE.
All Bear Creek Trail System products are openly licensed and available without restriction. The GeoPackage is compatible with QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and any OGR-capable tool. The KMZ opens in Google Earth Pro. The schematic runs in any browser.
24"×36" cartographic layout at 300 DPI. Full legend, north arrow, scale bar, and data source credits. Ready for professional print or digital distribution.
Download PDF329-tile pyramid, zoom 13–17. Drapes the full trail map on Google Earth's 3D terrain. Open the file in Google Earth Pro — it flies to Robbins and loads automatically.
Download KMZFour attributed vector layers: trails (name, surface, permitted use, length in miles), amenity points, reservoir polygon, and system boundary. Open license, any OGR-compatible tool.
Download GPKGStandalone SVG reference diagram — color-coded trail routes, disc golf hole locations, creek waterways, and MTB designations. No install, works offline, opens in any browser.
Open SchematicThe Bear Creek Disc Golf Course occupies the reservoir peninsula — 18 holes with tee type designations (S = Short, L = Long, X = Extended), recorded distances, and par values. Par 4 holes (12 and 16A) shown in bronze. All basket positions are captured as point features in the GeoPackage amenity layer.
Bear Creek is the first of a growing catalog. Moore Energy & Mapping is actively developing the following projects for Moore County and the broader Sandhills region.
Synthetic Aperture Radar change detection analysis of the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock corridor following Hurricane Helene (fall 2024). Pre/post flood mass movement, debris deposition, and channel avulsion mapping using Sentinel-1 GRD imagery — demonstrating AURORA pipeline capability on a CONUS disaster event with direct community relevance.
A publicly accessible spatial dataset and map product documenting Moore County's energy infrastructure — utility corridors, substation locations, grid vulnerability zones, and renewable energy siting potential. Intended for community resilience planning and public education.
A proposed expansion of the Bear Creek trail mapping effort to cover the full Robbins community trail network — including connector routes, proposed future trails, and integration with the regional greenway planning effort. Will include updated GeoPackage, signage-ready PDF, and KMZ.