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2023 Map of Franklin

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Franklin serves as the focal point of this Delaware County survey, where the village is situated at the confluence of Ouleout Creek and its southern tributaries. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and high points, including Wheat Hill and Sherman Hill, which channel numerous streams into the East Sidney Lake reservoir. This body of water, created by the damming of the creek, has significantly altered the local geography around East Sidney.

Tracing the rural road network reveals long-established farmstead locations and small clusters like Merrickville and Franklin Depot. Genealogical interests are well-served by the inclusion of several burying grounds, such as Barnes Cem, Valley Cem, and the Plymouth Community Church Cem. The northern border near Wells Bridge follows the course of the Susquehanna River, illustrating the historical importance of these river valleys for settlement and transit across the Southern Tier.