2013 Map of Franklin

About this map

Youngs Cr and its various tributaries, including Hurricane Cr and the extensive Canary Ditch system, define the drainage of this Johnson County landscape. The area shows a transition from the established settlement at Hopewell in the northwest to the agricultural lands surrounding Amity in the southeast. Regional aviation is represented by the Franklin Flying Field Airport, situated centrally among the grid of county roads. The map captures a sophisticated network of water management features like Hazelett Ditch and Vandivier Ditch, which support the surrounding farms. Local recreation and geography are further detailed through numerous private and named bodies of water, such as Ray Willoughby Lake, Pisgah Lake, and Stone Arch Lake, reflecting the land use patterns of the early 21st century.