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2014 Map of Franklin

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Alabama River bottomlands and the distinctive oxbow-adjacent terrain of Claiborne Lake define the western edge of this Monroe County landscape. The settlement of Franklin sits at a road junction in the northern reaches, while the uniquely named Scratch Ankle occupies the central interior. This area is characterized by a dense network of local creeks and branches, including Bradley Mill Cr and Holly Mill Cr, which carve through the elevations east of Haines Island.

Genealogists will find a significant distribution of family and community burial sites across the ridges, such as York Cem, Saint Peter Cem, and Bryant Deer Cem. The road network, including River Ridge Rd and School House Rd, suggests a long-established rural community structure where small settlements like Wainwright served as local hubs. The map provides a clear view of the topographical relationship between the river's path at Bates Bar and the upland cemeteries that mark the area's local history.