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2021 Map of Franklin

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Boonesboro and the riverfront settlements of Howard County define this landscape along the winding drainage of the Missouri River valley. The terrain is marked by a complex network of waterways, including Richland Cr and the various forks of Sulphur Cr, which carve through the loess hills of central Missouri. To the south, the community of New Franklin sits just north of Franklin, near where the Katy Trl traces the path of former rail commerce.

The presence of Horticulture Lake and the distinct loop at Slaughterhouse Bend reflects the area's agricultural and river-dependent history. The map detail highlights the shift in the river's course, preserved in features like the Old Channel Salt Creek, which contrasts with modern landmarks such as Carson Ridge Rd. This area serves as a significant focal point for understanding the transport and settlement patterns that linked the Missouri riverbanks to the interior uplands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2021

Date Published2021

PublisherU.S. Geological Survey

Map TypeTopographic

Scale1:24000

Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

Editions of this 2021 Franklin Map

This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

Historical Maps of New Franklin Through Time

2 maps found

1971 Franklin

Howard County, MO

2021 Franklin

Howard County, MO

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey