2002 Map of Sunshine

About this map

South Mountains and Cherry Mountain dominate this landscape in Rutherford County, defining a rugged geography where small communities like Sunshine and Washburn are tucked into the valleys. The map reveals a dense network of local landmarks essential for genealogical research, particularly its numerous rural congregations and burial grounds such as Mt Harmony Ch, Cedar Grove Ch, and the Sunshine Cem. These sites, often situated near watercourses like Hunting Creek and Roberson Creek, reflect a settlement pattern deeply tied to the natural drainage of the Second Broad River.