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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

The Blackwater River and Nottoway River define this corner of Virginia, flanking the city of Franklin. The landscape is a complex network of wetlands and low-lying terrain, characterized by the broad reaches of Cypress Swamp and Nottoway Swamp. This 2016 survey captures the city's modern footprint, including the Franklin Municipal-John Beverly Rose Airport and residential developments like Hunterdale and Scottswood.

Genealogists and local historians can find several significant burial grounds, such as Poplar Springs Cem and Franklin Municipal Cem. The map traces old commerce and community hubs from Lees Mill to Maynards Crossroads, while Cool Spring Island sits as a distinct landform within the river's path. The interface between the independent city and neighboring Southampton and Isle of Wight counties is clearly delineated across the marshy river bottoms.