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2010 Map of Franklin

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Ouleout Creek and its many tributaries, including Handsome Brook and Carrs Creek, define the drainage patterns of this Delaware County landscape. The village of Franklin sits as a central hub, surrounded by smaller settlements like Brooklyn, Bartlett Hollow, and Merrickville. The northern reaches are bounded by the Susquehanna River, where Wells Bridge provides a key crossing point. This 2010 survey illustrates the persistence of small agricultural hamlets and crossroads, such as Franklin Depot and Leonta, long after the height of the region's dairy-driven economy.

Water management is central to the area, evidenced by East Sidney Lake and Pat Pond. The terrain is marked by numerous named peaks including Mount Zion, Wheat Hill, and Heathen Hill, which historically separated the valley farms. For those tracing local families, the map identifies several burial grounds, such as Ouleout Valley Cemetery and Barnes Cemetery, located along the winding rural roads that follow the ancient contours of the valleys.