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2013 Map of Franklin

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The city of Franklin serves as the focal point of this 2013 landscape, where the Blackwater River and Nottoway River define the local geography. The map documents a transition from the urban density of the city center to the surrounding crossroads and rural enclaves such as Isaac, Edgehill, and Hunterdale. In the low-lying areas, several significant wetlands including Nottoway Swamp, Cypress Swamp, and Beaverdam Swamp illustrate the hydraulic character of this part of Virginia, which has long influenced local development and transportation patterns.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is represented by the Franklin Municipal-John Beverly Rose Airport and the Joyners Bridge Boat Ramp, indicating the area's modern connectivity. Local history and genealogy researchers can locate specific residential developments like Scottswood and Cypress Manor, or trace the historical footprint of sites like Lees Mill and Watkins Corner. The presence of Cool Spring Island within the river system provides a unique look at the natural features that remain central to the identity of the Franklin area.