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Franklin Virginia Map

Explore Franklin, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Franklin, Virginia

How to Use This Franklin, Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Franklin, Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Franklin.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Franklin
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Franklin (city)
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	36.684014
Longitude	-76.941396
Population	8,180
Density	381.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	22911, 22180, 23851
Area Code	703, 571, 804
School District	Franklin City Public Schools

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About Franklin, Virginia

Franklin is a locality in Franklin (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,180. The population density is 381.6 people per km². Franklin is located at 36.6840°N, 76.9414°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Franklin is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 22911, 22180, 23851.

Franklin rests upon a landscape defined by the quiet, persistent movement of the Blackwater River, which carves its path through the terrain. It lies 19.1 miles west of Suffolk, VA (from Suffolk, VA: bearing 260°T), and is situated 19.0 miles north-northeast of Murfreesboro.

The earth here holds a certain heavy dampness, a fertile soil that remembers the labor of generations. Beyond the town limits, the horizon offers a faint, jagged suggestion of Chestnut Ridge in the distance, providing a silent backdrop to the flat, expansive fields. Residents often find their way to the quiet banks of Pond A-1, a local landmark that reflects the shifting colors of the afternoon sky. Bruce Street Park serves as a modest gathering point where the pace of the day slows to match the flow of the nearby water. Even in the height of summer, the air retains a thickness that speaks to the deep, inland character of the region.

Franklin traces its origins to the industrious spirit of those who recognized the river as a vital artery for transport and trade. The economy long relied on the strength of its timber and paper industries, which turned the surrounding woodlands into a foundation for local stability. While the nature of work has evolved, the legacy of these industrial roots remains visible in the sturdy architecture of the older districts. The rhythm of daily life in Franklin is marked by the steady hum of commerce and the quiet endurance of its workforce. History here is not merely a collection of dates, but a living presence that shapes how the streets are organized and how the future is envisioned.

People in Franklin carry themselves with a deliberate, unassuming grace that defines the local character. The town serves as a quiet center for those who appreciate the stillness of an inland life, far removed from the frantic energy of the coast. Notable figures like the esteemed journalist and author Tom Wicker once called this area home, his work reflecting a deep engagement with the complexities of the American experience. Community gatherings often center on seasonal traditions, where neighbors share the bounty of the land and the comfort of long-standing friendships. Visitors might notice how the golden light at dusk settles over the rooftops, turning the ordinary brick and wood into something momentarily luminous. It is a place where the stillness of the landscape encourages a thoughtful, measured way of being.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Armory Drive Recreation Park (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 155° SE
Bruce Street Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 140° SE
College Drive Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 162° S
South Quay Sandhills State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 160° S
Cypress Bridge State Natural Area Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 269° W
Cypress Bridge (State Wilderness) — 5.5 mi, 265° W
South Quay State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 6.2 mi, 157° SE
South Quay Sandhills (State Wilderness) — 9.1 mi, 164° S
Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia Community House and Interpretive Center (Museum) — 14.6 mi, 276° W
Murfreesboro Veterans War Monument (Monument) — 18.8 mi, 208° SW
Chowan Swamp State Natural Area (State Park) — 19.9 mi, 170° S
Red Thread Studio (Gallery) — 20.0 mi, 081° E
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.9 mi, 084° E · 228k acres
Merchants Millpond State Park (State Park) — 21.1 mi, 140° SE
Great Dismal Swamp Historical Marker (Monument) — 22.8 mi, 079° E
Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.4 mi, 066° NE · 848 acres
The Arts Center (Gallery) — 26.6 mi, 040° NE
Damion's Cross (Monument) — 30.9 mi, 077° E
White Blind (Viewpoint) — 33.2 mi, 064° NE
Greensville County-Emporia Historical Museum (Museum) — 33.3 mi, 270° W
Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 34.1 mi, 082° E
Fluidity (Public Artwork) — 34.7 mi, 054° NE
Capture of the Patriot (Registered Battlefield) — 35.2 mi, 045° NE
Skirmish at Waters Creek (Registered Battlefield) — 35.2 mi, 045° NE
Archway (Attraction) — 37.2 mi, 073° E
Spanish American War 1898-1902 (Attraction) — 37.2 mi, 073° E
Jackson House (Historic Ruins) — 37.3 mi, 014° N
Kemp House (Historic Ruins) — 37.3 mi, 014° N
Anchor;USS Antietam Anchor (Attraction) — 37.5 mi, 072° E
Historic Jamestowne - Visitor Center (Attraction) — 37.5 mi, 014° N

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