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1983 Map of Franklin

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Franklin serves as the primary hub in this agricultural landscape on the border of Morgan and Macoupin counties. The Burlington Northern railroad corridor cuts through the northern section, linking the town to the broader regional economy, while Waverly Lake provides a significant water feature to the east. The terrain is defined by the branching network of Apple Creek and its many tributaries like Woods Creek and Seymour Branch, which have carved deep drainage patterns through the farmland.

For family historians, the area is exceptionally rich in localized landmarks, from rural congregations like Harts Prairie Ch and New Hope Ch to numerous small burial grounds including Providence Cem, Reed Cem, and Robert Cem. Aviation history is represented by the presence of the Ransom Landing Strip and Rees Landing Strip, suggesting the importance of private flight in this rural Illinois prairie during the late twentieth century.