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1965 Map of Franklin

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Franklin serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s study, situated along the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor in Robertson County. The landscape is defined by the branching tributaries of North Mineral Creek and South Mineral Creek, which carve through the undulating terrain north of the town center. The settlement patterns reflect a rural economy tied to the rail line, with smaller communities like New Baden and Easterly established as key points of transit and local assembly.

Local history and genealogy researchers can find specific landmarks such as the Mt Pleasant Ch and several burial sites, including New Baden Cem and Hale Cem. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits and a prominent Pipeline indicates the industrial footprint of the era, while the Roadside Park northeast of Franklin offers a glimpse into mid-century travel infrastructure before the expansion of modern highways.