2021 Map of Milton

About this map

The village of Milton and the crossroads of Time anchor this portion of Pike County, characterized by a complex network of family burial grounds and winding creeks. This modern topographic record emphasizes a rural landscape where history is preserved in names like Cox Family Cem, Milton-Smith Cem, and Pettis Cem. The terrain is defined by the drainage of Bay Cr, Little Blue Cr, and Moose Cr, which carve through the land near landmarks such as Calvert Hill. In the northern section, the settlement of Detroit sits near the intersection of several county routes, illustrating the enduring agricultural infrastructure of the Illinois interior. For researchers, the density of small cemeteries like Thurman Cem and Watts Cem suggests a long-standing pattern of localized family settlement across the ridges and valleys.