2017 Map of Hope

About this map

Billings and Hope anchor this rural landscape in Michigan's Gladwin and Midland counties, where the Tittabawassee River expands into the waters of Wixom Lake. The settlement of Lockwood Beach sits along the river's edge, reflecting a community centered on the waterway. A sophisticated network of agricultural drainage is evident throughout the region, with named features such as Pary Drain, Davids Drain, and Hess Drain following the section lines. The presence of Billings Cem, New Hope Cem, and Hope Cem provides essential touchstones for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of the state. One of the more unique human-made features is the Midland to Mackinaw Boy Scout Trail, which traverses the eastern half of the map, cutting through areas like Sand Ridge and the Kawkawlin Creek-Flooding.