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2016 Map of Sunshine

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sunshine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Sunshine and Washburn anchor the residential landscape of northeastern Rutherford County, where the foothills transition into the South Mountains. This topography is defined by prominent peaks including Cherry Mtn, Joshua Mtn, and Lookadoo Mtn, which split the drainage between several smaller waterways like Hunting Cr and Roberson Cr. The presence of the Second Broad River in the southwest corner and Duncans Cr to the northeast highlights the area's watershed importance.

Genealogists will find several burial grounds mapped across the countryside, including Mount Lebanon Cem, Salem Cem, and Walls Cem, often located near primary road junctions or early family landholdings. A modern touch is seen at Clute's Hilltop Airport, while the remote northern reaches show a dense network of mountain roads such as Girl Scout Camp Rd and Old Forge Dr, leading toward Biggerstaff Mtn. These details offer a view of a rural community defined by its proximity to the peaks and valleys of the Blue Ridge foothills.