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2022 Map of Franklinton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Bethlehem and Franklinton anchor this central Henry County landscape, where the terrain is deeply carved by the Salt River and its numerous tributaries. The map details a rural geography defined by high ridges and steep hollows, notably James Ridge and Happy Ridge, which dictate the winding paths of local roads like Woods Pike and Bethlehem Rd. Local history is preserved through several family and community burial sites, including Willhite Cem, Sewell Cem, and Point Pleasant Cem, which sit atop the higher elevations overlooking the creek valleys.

The drainage patterns of Drennon Creek and Sixmile Creek illustrate the historical importance of water access for early Kentucky settlements such as Delville and Slabtown. From the Drennon Falls to the narrow bottomlands along Fivemile Cr, the map provides a precise account of the area's physical and cultural geography, showing how the ridges and runs have shaped the community's development over generations.