2023 Map of Franklin Forks

About this map

Snake Creek winds through this portion of Susquehanna County, carving a valley that anchors the settlements of Brookdale, Stanfordville, and Franklin Forks. The landscape is defined by its numerous family and community burial grounds, such as the Butts - Martin Farm Cem and Bailey Cem, which offer significant genealogical value for researchers of the region's early farming families. Further south, Lawsville Center and the dual sites of Franklin Hill Cem - West and Franklin Hill Cem - East sit atop the high ground between Snake Creek and DuBois Creek. To the northeast, the terrain shifts toward the Susquehanna River valley, where Great Bend and Hallstead serve as gateway communities near the New York border. Water features are abundant across the highlands, including Mingo Lake, Bel-Air Lake, and the DuBois Reservoir, reflecting a landscape well-integrated with its natural drainage systems.