2019 Map of Sunrise

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Back Creek and the Jackson River dominate this rugged terrain along the West Virginia and Virginia border, where the Monongahela National Forest and George Washington National Forest converge. The landscape is defined by its dramatic topography, including the steep slopes of Back Creek Mtn and Warwick Mtn, and a series of hollows like Saw Pit Hollow and Stillhouse Hollow. Small, localized settlements such as Mad Tom and Mad Sheep appear near the state line, while Fodder House sits in the eastern reaches near Gap Run. For genealogists, several family burial sites are preserved here, including Sively Cem along State Rte 600 and Lightner Cem near the confluence of Lightner Run and Back Creek. The area's focus on recreation and natural resources is evident through the Jackson River Fishing access and the numerous named springs and runs that drain the mountainsides.