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2022 Map of Franklin

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Franklin serves as the central hub of this Tidewater Virginia landscape, situated where the Blackwater River winds through a complex network of wetlands including Beaverdam Swamp and Kingsale Swamp. The city’s transition from its historic core to modern development is evident in the presence of the Paul D Camp Community College - Franklin Campus and the nearby Franklin Regional Airport. Surrounding residential areas like Hunterdale, Edgehill, and Cypress Manor illustrate the community's outward growth, while smaller settlements such as Camptown and Lees Mill maintain their distinct identities along the riverbanks.

Local history and genealogy interests are well-represented by several burial sites, including the Beale Family Cem, Poplar Springs Cem, and Southview Cem. The southern reach of the map follows the Nottoway River near Sycamore Bend, while the northeast corner reaches toward Maynards Crossroads. Large-scale water features like Pond A-1 and Pond B-2 dominate the southeastern portion of the quadrangle, highlighting the area's aquatic geography and industry.