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2016 Map of Franklin

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Franklin serves as the focal point of this Pendleton County landscape, situated where Friends Run meets the South Branch Potomac River. The town's grid is detailed down to N Main St and High St, surrounded by a series of named hollows and ridges such as Taylor Hollow and Wilson Ridge. To the north, the small settlement of Ruddle sits near the river, while the western portion of the map is defined by the high elevations of the Monongahela National Forest.

The topography is punctuated by numerous freshwater sources, including Smith Farm Spring, Reeds Creek Spring, and Wilson Spring. Distinctive landmarks like Troublesome Valley and Wilson Hole suggest a complex geomorphology typical of the Potomac Highlands. A network of rural routes, such as Co Rte 18 and Co Rte 33/7, connects the outlying communities of Entry and Oak Grove through the mountain passes.