2021 Map of Lovington

About this map

Lovington and Bethany anchor this portion of Moultrie County, separated by the winding path of the W Okaw River. The landscape is a study in Illinois prairie geography, where the rigid township-and-range grid of gravel roads like Co RD 600 E and Co RD 700 E intersects with the natural meandering of Jonathan Br and Stringtown Br. This modern survey documents the persistent agricultural identity of the region, punctuated by several small settlements like Cushman, Dunn, and Ullrich. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, ranging from the Marrowbone Township Cem near Bethany to the more secluded Pea Cem and Keller Cem. The map provides a clear look at the local infrastructure including Co HWY 1 and Old Springfield road, which continue to serve as vital connectors for these farming communities.