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2010 Map of Rising Sun

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rising Sun
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rising Sun and the surrounding Crawford County ridge country appear in this 2010 survey, characterized by a complex network of valleys and high ground such as Lennon Ridge and Mickelson Ridge. The settlement patterns here follow the high ridges and deep hollows, with small communities like Liberty Pole, Fargo, and Towerville serving as local anchors. Family and local history are preserved at the Fargo Cemetery and Towerville Cemetery, while the distinctive topography is marked by named geological features like Monument Rock.

Drainage systems define the landscape, including Tainter Creek and the South Fork Sugar Creek, which flow through valleys such as Hanson Valley and Conway Valley. Infrastructure for water management is evident through the presence of several small dams, including the Bad Axe 16 D Dam and Lawson G Dam, which regulate the local creeks. The map also identifies Propwash Field, reflecting modern land use alongside the traditional dairy and agricultural landscape of the region.