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1998 Map of Good Hope

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Good Hope
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The village of Good Hope serves as a central hub in this McDonough County landscape, situated at a major crossroads north of Macomb. The surrounding terrain is defined by the intricate drainage systems of the Little East Fork La Moine River and several named tributaries including Town Fork, Short Fork, and Farmers Fork. These waterways cut through the agricultural sections of Sciota and Walnut Grove, creating a distinct pattern of wooded creek beds and upland fields.

To the south, the expansion of regional infrastructure is evident in the presence of the Magomb Municipal Airport and recreational sites like Spring Lake. Local history is anchored by long-standing landmarks such as Hickory Grove Cemetery, Northwestern High School, and Camp Chic-A-Gami, illustrating a community balanced between traditional rural life and the development of the late twentieth century.