2018 Map of Good Hope

About this map

Good Hope and Sciota anchor this rural landscape in western Illinois, where the agricultural grid is deeply carved by the drainage of the E Fork La Moine River. The terrain is defined by a series of branching waterways, including Farmers Fork, Town Fork, and Short Fork, which create localized relief against the surrounding farm fields. Near the southern edge of the quadrangle, the northern outskirts of Macomb appear, featuring the Macomb Municipal Airport and the recreational waters of Spring Lake. Local heritage is preserved in several rural burial grounds such as Hickory Grove Cem, Good Hope Cem, and Walnut Grove Cem, which serve as important landmarks for genealogical research. The network of county roads, such as Co HWY 5, connects these small communities and isolated cemeteries, illustrating the enduring settlement patterns of McDonough County.