2017 Map of Franklin

About this map

The Strawberry River meanders across this Izard County landscape, anchoring a region defined by small rural hubs and a cluster of recreation-focused lakes. In the eastern portion, the planned growth of Horseshoe Bend is evident, featuring a network of residential roads surrounding Lake Pioneer, Lodge Lake, and the Horseshoe Bend Airport. This modern development contrasts with the traditional settlement patterns of Oxford, Wiseman, and Franklin, where the land is dotted with family and community landmarks. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the township lines, including Nebo Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Old Liberty Cem. To the south, the terrain descends toward Violet Hill and the drainage of Town Br and McJunkins Br, illustrating the transition from highland ridges to the stream-fed valleys that have supported this Ozark foothills community for generations.