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2011 Map of Sunrise

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sunrise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sunrise sits at the junction of Joe Hollow RD and Back Creek, anchoring a landscape defined by steep hollows and narrow river valleys in western Virginia. The drainage network is dense, with Little Back Creek and the Jackson River carving through the terrain near notable heights like Little Mountain and Berry Knob. This 2011 survey documents a rural environment where land use follows the contours of the water, evidenced by the string of features along the creeks from Dam Hollow to Ned Hollow.

Genealogists will find several family-named landmarks and burial sites, including the Sively Cemetery and Lightner Cemetery. The map also captures local place names that reflect a long history of agricultural and livestock heritage, such as Mad Sheep, Fodder House, and Mad Tom. Historic access points like the Bratton MC Guffin TRL provide a view into the traditional movement patterns across this corner of Bath County.