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A Franklin County map is useful when you need to understand this northwestern Alabama county without separating the county seat, nearby communities, state border, and surrounding counties into different references. The map set centers on Russellville and includes selected places such as Red Bay, Phil Campbell, Vina, and Hodges. It also makes the Mississippi state line easy to recognize.
Three versions are provided: color, black and white, and outline. Each version uses the same general county structure but serves a different purpose. The color map helps distinguish nearby labels, the black and white map is suited to economical printing, and the outline map provides a cleaner base for adding notes. The Franklin County map files are prepared as A3 JPG images.
This page covers Franklin County in Alabama. It should not be confused with Franklin County, Tennessee, or another same-name county elsewhere in the United States.
Table of Contents
Where Franklin County is located
Franklin County occupies part of northwestern Alabama and directly borders Mississippi. Colbert County lies to the north, Lawrence County to the east, Winston County to the southeast, and Marion County to the south. Across the state line, Itawamba County and Tishomingo County form the western neighbors.
The Franklin County map places Russellville at the center of the county’s administrative and transportation pattern. Red Bay is closer to the Mississippi side, while Phil Campbell helps identify the southeastern part of the county. Vina provides a reference in the southwest, and Hodges marks the northern area.
U.S. Route 43 runs north to south through the west-central part of the county. Seeing the road corridor beside Russellville and nearby communities gives more context than a list of names alone, especially when comparing the county seat with the western state line.
Waterways, lakes, and terrain
Franklin County lies within the Highland Rim physiographic region. Cedar Creek crosses the north-central area, while Bear Creek passes through the southwestern corner. Both are connected to the Tennessee River drainage system, and reservoirs on these streams form Cedar Creek Lake and Bear Creek Lake.
A Franklin County map can also support a broader explanation of the county’s wooded and rocky landscape. Part of William B. Bankhead National Forest reaches the southeastern edge, while areas near Hodges are known for canyon, spring, waterfall, and natural-bridge terrain.
Three Franklin County map versions
Color map
The color version separates nearby labels and boundary areas so the county structure can be read quickly. On this Franklin County map, Russellville and the selected communities remain easy to distinguish from surrounding counties, even when the image is printed at A3 size.
Black and white map
The black and white version retains place names and boundary lines while avoiding color fills. It is a practical choice for reports, classroom handouts, and office printing. The Franklin County map remains readable when copied in grayscale because the labels and major lines are preserved.
Outline map
The outline version removes labels and color fills to create a simpler working base. You can use this Franklin County map for worksheets, location exercises, presentation annotations, or a custom legend without first covering existing text.
Practical uses and map scope
The Franklin County map works well in a presentation about Alabama’s border counties, a lesson comparing Alabama and Mississippi, or a document explaining the position of Russellville and Red Bay. Choosing the version that matches the task keeps the page easier to read.
These images are simplified general-reference maps. They show selected place names and broad boundary relationships rather than every road, property line, service district, or legal survey detail. For navigation, land records, emergency response, or legal boundary decisions, consult the appropriate government agency.
Download the Franklin County map set
The download area contains color, black and white, and outline JPG files. Each Franklin County map version is arranged for A3 use, allowing you to compare a labeled presentation image, a grayscale print image, and a blank working outline.
Franklin County map download
- Color map JPG
- Black and white map JPG
- Outline map JPG
- A3 printable composition
After downloading the Franklin County map files, keep the original aspect ratio when resizing them. Proportional scaling helps preserve the shape of the county and the spacing between labels.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Franklin County in Alabama?
It is in northwestern Alabama along the Mississippi border. Colbert County is to the north, while Marion County is to the south.
What is the county seat?
Russellville is the county seat and the largest city. It provides the main reference point for the county’s administrative and transportation layout.
What files are included in the Franklin County map set?
The set includes color, black and white, and outline A3 JPG versions. The black and white version keeps labels, while the outline version is simplified for custom notes.
Which Mississippi counties border Franklin County?
Itawamba County and Tishomingo County border Franklin County on the west side of the Alabama–Mississippi state line.
Reference Information
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Franklin County provides current population estimates, land area, and other county statistics.
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