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2015 Map of Hopedale

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Hopedale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Hopedale and the rural surroundings of Tazewell County are defined by a complex network of waterways and a dense concentration of pioneer burial grounds. The Mackinaw River and its tributaries, including Little Mackinaw River and Indian Cr, wind through the landscape, influencing the placement of early settlements and roads. The small community of Brownwood stands in the southern portion of the quadrangle, while the primary village of Hopedale serves as the local hub.

Genealogists will find this sheet particularly valuable for its extensive inventory of local cemeteries. From the Mennonite Cem near the town center to family-named landmarks like McClure Cem, Orendorff Cem, and Sparrow Cem, the map documents the resting places of the area's early residents. Further historical landmarks include Sargent Slough and various family-named roads such as Dill Rd and Weishaupt Rd, which trace the patterns of land ownership and agricultural development in this part of central Illinois.