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1952 Map of Sunrise

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Sunrise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Swan Creek carves through this mid-century landscape of Hickman and Lewis counties, defining a territory of deep hollows and narrow ridges. The settlement at Sunrise and the nearby Aetna Brushy School anchor a rural community transitioning between traditional agriculture and modern infrastructure. Transport and industry are evident in the Jim McCord Highway and the Louisville and Nashville railroad line, while several Strip Mines and Quarries indicate the area's resource extraction history.

Local genealogy is well-preserved through family-named landmarks like Whiteside Cem, Watson Cem, and Anderson Cem. The presence of Campground Ch and Pine Grove Church alongside natural springs like Peery Spring and Swan Bluff Spring illustrates the historical reliance on local water sources and community gathering points. The topography is exceptionally detailed, noting features from Nine Mile Ridge to the various falls along the creek branches, including Jenkins Falls and Lower Falls.