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2018 Map of Hopewell

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Hopewell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Pearl River meanders along the border of Simpson and Copiah counties, defining the character of this rural Mississippi landscape. Small settlements like Gatesville and Hopewell serve as focal points for a network of country roads, while several historic crossings, including Gatesville Bridge, Hopewell Bridge, and Georgetown Bridge, connect the two counties across the river's winding path. The terrain is a complex web of drainage including Brushy Creek, Reno Creek, and Weeks Mill Creek, which flow through the forested bottoms and hills.

Local family history is well-represented through numerous burial grounds scattered across the quadrangle. Genealogists can locate Zion Hill Cemetery, Old Ruby Cemetery, and Pine Ridge Cemetery, among others. These sites, often situated near small water bodies like Allen Lake or along stretches of old routes like Old Highway 27, provide a clear record of the area's rural community structure during the early 21st century.