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2017 Map of Franklin

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Franklin serves as the focal point of this modern topographic record, where the Chattahoochee River carves a deep valley through the Georgia landscape. The map captures a high density of rural burial sites and family plots, reflecting the deep-rooted genealogy of the region with landmarks such as Franklin City Cem, Daniel Lane Cem, and Shackleford Lane Cem distributed across the ridges. North of the river, the small communities of Centralhatchee and Enon Grove maintain their distinct identities amid a network of winding local roads and creek drainages.

Water plays a critical role in the geography of the area, defined by the river’s passage through Bush Head Shoals and Daniel Shoals. Numerous tributaries, including Centralhatchee Cr and Lumpkin Cr, cut through the terrain to join the main channel. This survey documents the intersection of rural residential expansion in neighborhoods like Whispering Pines with the established agriculture and forestry that have long characterized Heard County.