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1947 Map of New Hope

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of New Hope
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

New Hope serves as the primary hub in this portion of southeast Madison County, situated along the Florida Short Route. The landscape is defined by the significant hydrological systems of the Flint River and Paint Rock River, with the former feeding into the expansive Wheeler Lake. This 1947 field-checked survey reveals a rural landscape deeply rooted in family and community, evidenced by numerous small burying grounds like Vann Cem, Moon Cem, and Byrd Cem, alongside scattered houses of worship such as Buggs Chapel and Glover Chapel.

Transitioning from the valley floors to the surrounding heights, the map details prominent terrain features like Keel Mountain and Green Mountain. Notable local landmarks include a Lookout Tower overlooking the river bottoms and a public Swimming Pool near the city boundary. The presence of Cherokee School and various fords such as Swift Ford highlights the infrastructure of an era reliant on local crossroads and river crossings before modern highway expansion.