Franklin serves as the primary hub in this portion of Morgan County, situated at the intersection of State St and Main St. The surrounding landscape is defined by the intricate drainages of Apple Cr and its many tributaries, including Left Fork Apple Cr and Seymour Br. This area exhibits a high density of small, family-named burial grounds that are vital for genealogical research, such as Harts Prairie Cem, Criswell Cem, and Fanning Ollie Cem. To the east, the geography shifts toward recreation and water management at Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake and the western edge of Waverly City Lake. The southern portion of the map crosses into Macoupin County, following the winding course of Panther Cr and Rock Br, illustrating the transition from town center to a complex network of rural creek valleys.
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1923 · Carlinville
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1924 · Waverly
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Carlinville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Waverly
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Carlinville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Greenfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Jacksonville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Jacksonville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Quincy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Quincy
USGS Topo · 1:250,000