2020 Map of Franklin

About this map

Strawberry River meanders across this Izard County landscape, defining the rural character of a region where small towns like Oxford and Wiseman serve as local anchors. The map reveals a dense network of country roads and family burial grounds, including Wiseman Cem and Oak Grove Cem, reflecting deep-rooted settlement patterns. To the east, the modern development of Horseshoe Bend stands out with its intricate residential street names like Mockingbird Cir and Pioneer Lake Dr, clustered near Lodge Lake and the Horseshoe Bend Airport. This contrast between the established farming communities of Franklin and Violet Hill and the recreational growth near the river illustrates the evolving land use in the Arkansas Ozark foothills. Genealogists will find particular value in the numerous precisely located cemeteries, such as New Liberty Cem and Forest Cem, which mark the historical centers of these rural neighborhoods.