Map of Franklin County Map, New York

Country	United States
State	New York
Region	Northern New York / North Country (Adirondack Park)
County Seat	Malone
Founded	March 11, 1808
Named For	Benjamin Franklin (Founding Father)
Coordinates	~44.80° N, 74.30° W
Total Area	~1,697 sq mi
Land Area	~1,629 sq mi
Water Area	~68 sq mi
Water %	~4.0%
Population (2020)	~47,555
Estimated Population (2024)	~47,086
Population Density	~29/sq mi
Largest Town	Malone
Other Communities	Saranac Lake (part), Tupper Lake (part), Chateaugay, Fort Covington, Burke
Main Industries	Tourism, Outdoor recreation, Healthcare, Services, Forestry
Major Highways	I‑87, NY‑3, NY‑30, U.S. 11
Time Zone	Eastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known For	Adirondack Mountains & Park, Lake Saranac region, St. Regis Mohawk Reservation
Website	https://www.franklincountyny.gov/

Top Attractions in Franklin County, New York

• Adirondack Wildlife Refuge – Native wildlife education center.
• Saranac Lake – Arts, dining, and lakeside views.
• Lake Titus – Fishing and boating lake.
• Paul Smith’s College VIC – Nature trails and exhibits.
• Adirondack Scenic Railroad (seasonal) – Scenic train rides.
• Robert Moses State Park – Riverfront park and dam views.
• Upper Saranac Lake – Paddling and recreation.
• Adirondack Health History Museum – Tuberculosis treatment history.
• Debar Mountain Wild Forest – Hiking and wilderness trails.
• St. Regis Falls – Waterfalls and village scenery.
• Malone Golf Club – Championship golf courses.
• Salmon River Falls – Scenic waterfall views.

Cities & Towns in Franklin County, New York

Malone, Saranac Lake (partly), Chateaugay, Tupper Lake, Brushton, Chateaugay, Fort Covington, St. Regis Falls, Dickinson, Bangor, Bellmont, Moira, Bombay, Malone Center, Santa Clara, Franklin Falls