Three small communities are located on the river: Centerville, Martell, and El Paso. While the land near the source is relatively flat, the river soon falls into a steep valley typical of the Driftless Area, with outcrops of sandstone and limestone.
The Rush River is locally known as an excellent trout stream. It does not hold as many trout as the nearby Kinnickinnic River, but they are larger in size. This is because it is more of a free-stone stream than the upper Kinnickinnic, with slightly warmer water, which produces larger food sources for the trout. The warmer water of some stretches also affects the fish species found in the river. Immediately upstream from the bridge on the south side of Martell, it is predominantly trout. Immediately south of the bridge, it is predominantly suckers. The last few miles of the stream holds an increasing proportion of medium-temperature riverine species, such as smallmouth bass.
USGS Hydrologic Unit Map - State of Virginia (1974)
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I lie awake, staring out at the bleakness of Megadon. City and sky become one, Merging into a single plane, a vast sea of unbroken grey. The Twin Moons, just Two pale orbs as they trace their way across the steely sky. I used to think I Had a pretty good life here, just plugging into my machine for the day, then Watching Templevision or reading a Temple Paper in the evening. "My friend Jon always said it was nicer here than under the atmospheric domes Of the Outer Planets. We have had peace since 2062, when the surviving planets Were banded together under the Red Star of the Solar Federation. The less Fortunate gave us a few new moons. I believed what I was told. I thought it was a good life, I thought I was Happy. Then I found something that changed it all..." I. Overture "And the meek shall inherit the earth." II. The Temples of Syrinx ... "The massive grey walls of the Temples rise from the heart of every Federation city. 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I stand atop a spiral stair An oracle confronts me there He leads me on light years away Through astral nights, galactic days I see the works of gifted hands That grace this strange and wondrous land I see the hand of man arise With hungry mind and open eyes They left the planet long ago The elder race still learn and grow Their power grows with purpose strong To claim the home where they belong Home, to tear the Temples down... Home, to change... VI. Soliloquy ... "I have not left this cave for days now, it has become my last refuge in my Total despair. I have only the music of the waterfall to comfort me now. I can No longer live under the control of the Federation, but there is no other place To go. My last hope is that with my death I may pass into the world of my Dream, and know peace at last." The sleep is still in my eyes The dream is still in my head I heave a sigh and sadly smile And lie a while in bed I wish that it might come to pass Not fade like all my dreams Just think of what my life might be In a world like I have seen I don't think I can carry on Carry on this cold and empty life Oh...noo! My spirits are low in the depths of despair My lifeblood spills over... VII. Grand Finale Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation Attention all Planets of the Solar Federation We have assumed control. We have assumed control.
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Chicago Tribune
22 Jan 2025
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22 Jan 2025