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2017 Map of Hopeful

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hopeful
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Flint River defines the landscape of this corner of Georgia, winding through the boundary between Baker and Mitchell counties. The river's path is marked by dramatic features such as Horseshoe Bend and the evocative Hell Gate Shoals. This area is characterized by its rural agricultural layout, where namesake Hopeful serves as a central point for the surrounding farms and homesteads. The water network is particularly dense here, with the Ichawaynochaway Creek and Big Cypress Creek feeding into the main river channel.

Local family history is etched into the road network, with routes like Hoggard Mill Rd, Milton Miller Rd, and Frank Heard Rd suggesting the heritage of earlier generations. The terrain is relatively level, typical of the coastal plain, with minor elevations like Ten Top Rd offering subtle changes in the topography. This survey provides a clear view of the land use and property boundaries in a quiet part of Southwest Georgia at the start of the 21st century.