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1964 Map of Hope

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Hope
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Hope serves as the central hub of this mid-1960s landscape, where the Missouri Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads intersect. This intersection defines the local economy, alongside an already defunct Old Railroad Grade running west of the town center. The surrounding rural landscape in Dickinson County is marked by several burial grounds, including St Phillips Cem and Pilgrims Home Cem, which offer significant points of interest for genealogical research.

The terrain is defined by the winding course of Lyon Creek and its tributary, West Branch Lyon Creek, which meander through the southern and eastern portions of the map. While primarily agricultural, the presence of Oil Wells and a Gravel Pit indicates a varied extractive industry. In the southeast corner, the small settlement of Rishel sits along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line, illustrating the dense network of rail infrastructure that supported these Kansas communities.