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2010 Map of Franklin

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Franklin and its surrounding agricultural landscape are defined by an intricate network of drainage ditches and creeks that support the local watershed. Significant water management is evident through features such as Canary Ditch, Hazelett Ditch, and Vandivier Ditch, which channel water toward Youngs Creek. This map reveals a community deeply rooted in its history, with numerous small burial grounds like Mulligans Cemetery and Tucker Cemetery scattered near rural homesteads and agricultural tracts.

The outlying settlements of Amity, Hopewell, and Mount Pleasant anchor the rural crossroads, while the Franklin Airport and several private dams, including Ray Willoughby Dam Number 1, indicate localized infrastructure. The southern reaches of the map show recreational and conservation sites like Pisgah Lake and the Stone Arch Lake, illustrating how the Sugar Creek and Nineveh Creek systems have been utilized for both utility and leisure.