2013 Map of Franklin

About this map

Franklin anchors this 2013 survey of the Kentucky-Tennessee borderlands, where the landscape transitions from the urbanized streets of the city to the fertile agricultural plains of Mitchellville. The map captures a complex network of rural routes and family-named landmarks that define the border region. Local history is deeply etched into the terrain through numerous burial grounds like Chisholm Cem, Peden Cem, and the Duval Cem to the southwest. Waterways such as W Fork Drakes Cr and Sharps Br wind through the area, influencing the placement of early settlements and industry, most notably at Peden Mill. Small clusters such as Flat Rock and Geddes illustrate the persistent rural character of Simpson and Sumner counties, while the presence of the K and T Memorial Gardens near Black Jack reflects the community's modern landscape.