2018 Map of Blyton

About this map

The Spoon River meanders through the heart of this Fulton County landscape, carving a valley that separates the rural settlements of Babylon and Blyton. This area is characterized by a dense network of country roads, including the uniquely named E Dogpatch Rd and E Turtle Shell Rd, which connect scattered farms and local landmarks. The riparian terrain along Put Creek and Turkey Cr provides a glimpse into the hydraulic patterns that shaped local development in this part of Illinois. For those investigating regional history or genealogy, several small burial grounds are documented, such as Wiley Cem and Sinnett Chapel Cem. Civil engineering of the era is evident at the Babylon Bend Bridge and Ziltz Bridge, which provide critical crossings over the region's main waterways. The map also captures the topography of Big Hollow and the drainage of Aylesworth Br into the larger river system.