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2018 Map of Franklin

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Alabama River carves a sweeping path through this portion of Monroe County, defining a landscape of complex ridge-and-valley systems. Small settlements like Franklin, Wainwright, and the uniquely named Scratch Ankle dot the terrain, connected by a network of rural routes such as Co Rd 17 and Finchburg Rd. The topographical data reveals the heavy influence of water on the local geography, with numerous tributaries like Bradley Mill Creek and Holly Mill Creek cutting through the hills toward the main river channel.

Genealogists will find several local burial grounds, including Saint Peter Cemetery and Forehand Cemetery, which anchor the area's historic community clusters. River-bound landmarks like Haines Island and Bates Bar highlight the importance of the waterway for navigation and local identification. The map also records several family-named roads, such as McKinley Rd and Edwards Rd, reflecting the generational footprint of this Alabama river country.