2011 Map of Hope

About this map

The settlement of Hope and its central Hope Post Office anchor this 2011 record of Gladwin County. The landscape is defined by the expansive waters of Wixom Lake, which draws residential clusters like Lockwood Beach, All Bright Shores, and Billings toward its irregular shorelines. This map captures the intricate drainage system of the Tittabawassee watershed, featuring named watercourses like Sturgeon Creek, Denton Creek, and the extensive Kawkawlin Creek Flooding to the east. For genealogists and local historians, several burial grounds are meticulously documented, including Billings Cemetery in the north and the New Hope Cemetery and Hope Cemetery near the southern townships. The transition from agricultural grid roads to the recreational development around the lake provides a clear view of the area's modern land use, from the Gully Golf Course to the numerous residential drives like Paradise Dr.