Royston and Franklin Springs anchor the southeast corner of this Franklin County landscape, where the confluence of the North Fork Broad River and Middle Fork Broad River forms the main Broad River. The area is defined by its agricultural and river-focused geography, with numerous small family cemeteries like Latner Cem and James Cem dotting the countryside between Sandy Cross and Canon. Transportation routes such as Us-29 and Ga-145 connect the rural communities to local landmarks including the Franklin County Airport and the Liberty Lookout Tower. Researchers can find evidence of deep-rooted local history in the distribution of these cemeteries and the preservation of small-scale water features like Starr Bridge Lake and Nails Creek, which have shaped the settlement patterns of the region for generations.
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1891 · Carnesville
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Greenville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Greenville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Danielsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Carnesville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1959 · Lavonia
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1959 · Royston
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1960 · Martin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Ila
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Ashland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000