2020 Map of New Hope

About this map

New Hope and Owens Cross Roads serve as the primary hubs in this modern-era study of southeast Madison County. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Flint River and the Paint Rock River near Buck Ford Bend, where the terrain transitions from the lowlands of Big Cove to prominent elevations like Christian Mtn and McKinney Mtn. The area is notably dense with family and community burial grounds, providing a significant spatial record for genealogical research. Locations such as Bush Cem, Cedar Grove Cem, and Walnut Grove Cem are preserved alongside small settlements like Elon and Oak Grove. The infrastructure reflects a blend of rural tradition and suburban expansion, with the Flint River Ranch Airport and numerous springs like New Hope Spring and Blue Spring dotting the valley floor.