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2013 Map of Hope

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hope
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The settlement of Hope anchors this Steele County landscape, situated along a north-south transportation corridor that follows the winding path of the Straight River. This 2013 survey reveals a rural landscape defined by its agricultural grid and a series of historical burial grounds that reflect the area's pioneer heritage. Genealogists can identify several distinct cemeteries including the Zion Lutheran Cem, Danish Cem, and Berlin Cem, each marking early communities in Somerset and Berlin townships.

Glacial hydrology is evident in the presence of Beaver Lake and Lonergan Lake, while the Little Le Sueur River drains the northwestern corner of the quadrangle. Modern infrastructure is represented by Interstate 35, which features the Straight River North Bound Rest Area and its southbound counterpart, contrasting with the local recreational space at Hope Oak Knoll Camp Ground. The map provides a precise layout of the county road system, from Co HWY-4 to the southern border at MN-30.