2014 Map of Hope

About this map

The Tittabawassee River flows south through the center of this landscape, feeding the expansive waters of Wixom Lake near the settlement of Lockwood Beach. This 2014 survey documents the complex drainage systems of the region, including Ortner Drain and Luenberger Drain, which reflect the managed water levels necessary for both agriculture and lakeside residential development. To the south, the village of Hope serves as a local hub near the Hope Cem, while Billings occupies the northern reaches along Estey Rd. The presence of several established burial grounds, including New Hope Cem and Billings Cem, provides significant points of reference for genealogists tracing family histories in these townships. The eastern portion of the sheet is marked by the Kawkawlin Cr Flooding, illustrating the low-lying, water-dominant character of the Gladwin and Midland county borderlands.