Historic Franklin County Maps
These links lead to historical map resources that may help place landowners, railroads, communities, and early survey lines in context.
- Franklin County [Texas] Historic county map showing land tracts, ownership, patents, railroads, towns, and adjoining county areas where lines extended beyond county limits.
- Franklin Co. Historic survey-style map showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads.
- Franklin County Another historic county map showing land patents, block and tract numbers, landowners, towns, and railroads.
- Texas GLO Historic County Maps Collection Browse the broader General Land Office historic county map collection for additional Texas county map material.
Modern and Property Maps
These resources are more useful for present-day place identification, parcel location, and understanding current county geography.
- Franklin County Appraisal District Official appraisal district website with property-related resources for Franklin County.
- Franklin County Parcel Map Viewer Interactive parcel mapping resource for locating land and modern property information.
- Franklin Public Access Search Search-based property access tool that may help with parcel identification and location work.
Location and Courthouse Maps
These links may help you orient yourself to the county seat and courthouse area.
- Franklin County Courthouse Texas Time Travel page for the Franklin County Courthouse, including map/location access.
- Google Maps Use Google Maps to search for Mount Vernon, Franklin County communities, cemeteries, churches, and local roads.