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2019 Map of Franklin

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Blackwater River snakes through the heart of this coastal plain landscape, defining the boundary between Southampton and Isle of Wight counties. The city of Franklin serves as the central hub, characterized by a dense street grid that transitions into residential developments like Cypress Manor and Hunterdale. This area reflects a modern balance of education and infrastructure, anchored by the Paul D Camp Community College and the Franklin Municipal-John Beverly Rose Airport.

To the south and west, the terrain is marked by significant wetlands and water bodies, including the Nottoway River at Sycamore Bend and the large industrial or natural basins of Pond A-1 and Pond B-2. Local history and genealogy interest is concentrated in the numerous small settlements such as Maynards Crossroads and Camptown, as well as established burial grounds like Poplar Springs Cem and Franklin Municipal Cem.