2020 Map of Franklin

About this map

Preston and the surrounding agricultural valleys of Franklin County are defined by a complex network of irrigation and water management, as seen in the paths of Upper Canal, Lower Canal, and Cub Canal. This 2020 layout shows the modern development of these historic settlements, where the grid of Preston gives way to the smaller communities of Whitney, Franklin, and the rural area of Egypt. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several distinct burial sites including Preston Cem, Whitney Cem, Franklin Cem, and Fairview Cem. The landscape transitions from the flatlands around Worm Creek to the more prominent terrain of Little Mountain and Big Hill in the east. This detailed map captures the intersection of industrial agricultural legacies, represented by Sugar Factory Road, and the natural drainage systems of the Cub River and Maple Creek.