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2019 Map of Franklin Forks

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Franklin Forks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Snake Creek carves a deep valley through this Pennsylvania borderland, serving as the primary corridor for settlements like Brookdale, Stanfordville, and Franklin Forks. To the east, the Susquehanna River loops through Great Bend and Hallstead, while the uplands are dotted with small glacial lakes and reservoirs, including Oteyokwa Lake and the DuBois Reservoir. The landscape is defined by its agricultural and forested character, with many roads named for local families and landmarks, such as Barbour Hill Rd, Franklin Hill Rd, and Baptist Hill.

Public lands and natural features offer significant points of interest, notably Salt Springs and the expansive Game Lands 35 in the southeast. High points like Stonecrop Hill and Roundtop overlook a network of creek-side roads and rural centers. The map illustrates a contemporary view of these established communities, where the historic road patterns of Lawsville Center and the various branches of Rhiney Creek continue to shape the local geography.