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2019 Map of Sunshine

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Sunshine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cherry Mountain and the southern reaches of the South Mountains dominate this 2019 survey of Rutherford County. The rural landscape is defined by its high peaks, including Lookadoo Mountain and Yellowtop Mountain, which overlook a network of creek valleys and small settlements. The community of Sunshine sits at a crossroads in the center of the sheet, while Washburn lies further south, surrounded by family-named landmarks and rural routes.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds and religious sites, such as the Mount Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem Cemetery, and Walls Cemetery. Waterways like the Second Broad River and Puzzle Creek provide a framework for understanding the historical development of these Piedmont hills. The inclusion of Clute's Hilltop Airport adds a unique mid-century aviation marker to this otherwise traditional agricultural and timbered terrain.