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1995 Map of Sunrise

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Sunrise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

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Back Creek dominates this rugged borderland where the George Washington National Forest and Monongahela National Forest converge. The landscape is defined by its industrial water management, featuring a prominent Dam and a Powerhouse that harness the valley's steep hydraulic potential. While much of the terrain is protected forest land, pockets of local history remain visible through family-named landmarks and resting places.

Genealogists and local historians can find the Lightner Cem near the Highland and Bath County border and the Sively Cem further south along the creek. Small settlements and named high points like Sunrise, Chestnut Levels, and Mad Sheep provide a framework for understanding the sparse habitation patterns of these mountain ridges in the late 20th century. The presence of a Quarry and numerous runs, such as Lighter Run and Springhouse Run, further detail the intersection of natural resources and human activity in this corner of the Alleghenies.