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2020 Map of Franklin

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Alabama River carves a winding path through this portion of Monroe County, defining a landscape of riverine bottomlands and dissected uplands. Along its banks, distinctive landmarks like Haines Island and Bates Bar mark the shifting course of the waterway. The area is dotted with small rural nodes and crossroads such as Franklin, Wainwright, and the uniquely named Scratch Ankle.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of family-named cemeteries and rural landmarks. From Saint Peter Cem and York Cem in the north to Forehand Cem and Bryant Cem further south, these sites provide a spatial record of long-standing community ties. The network of creeks, including Bradley Mill Cr and Holly Mill Cr, suggests a history of water-powered industry or drainage that shaped local settlement patterns near Mcarthur and Morrissette.