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1954 Map of Franklinton

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Franklinton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Franklinton and the surrounding rural communities of Henry County are captured here in a transition period, with original 1954 topography updated via 1984 aerial photography. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Drennon Creek and the southern flow of Sixmile Creek, creating a network of ridges and hollows such as Happy Ridges and Foot Hollow. This area shows a settlement pattern of small crossroads and community centers like Bethlehem, Slabtown, and Defville, which served the local agricultural population.

Local history and genealogy researchers can locate specific community landmarks, including Point Pleasant Ch and its nearby Pt Pleasant Cem, as well as Berea Ch and Sewell Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the regional road network before major modern developments, showing how the local economy followed the terrain of watercourses like Fivemile Creek and Sulphur Creek toward the Salt River at the southern edge of the quadrangle.