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2013 Map of Franklin Forks

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Franklin Forks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Snake Cr defines the central valley of this landscape, winding through a series of crossroads hamlets including Brookdale, Stanfordville, and Franklin Forks. The terrain is characterized by a high concentration of small lakes and ponds, such as Mingo Lake, Oteyokwa Lake, and Lake Roy, many of which are tucked into the uplands between the creek valleys. Near the southern edge, Salt Springs and Fall Brook mark a distinct local drainage, while the northeastern corner is dominated by a bend in the Susquehanna River as it passes near Lovers Ln.

The road network reflects a pattern of long-established rural settlement, where family names and local landmarks like Stonecrop Hill and Roundtop persist alongside small community centers. Local historians can trace the development of infrastructure around DuBois Reservoir and DuBois Cr, as well as the transition of the landscape into a more contemporary residential mix at junctions like Franklin Corners and Bradley Corners.