2018 Map of Ray

About this map

The Illinois River valley margin near Browning and Ray is defined by a dense network of creek drainages and upland ridges. This 2018 survey highlights the intricate local topography where Sugar Creek and Dutchmans Cr have carved deep valleys into the landscape. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is an exceptional record of community burial sites, many of which are tucked away at the ends of rural roads. These include Old Ridgeville Cem and New Ridgeville Cem, alongside family and community landmarks like Christian Neck Cem and Pittenger Cem. The intersection of E State Rte 24 provides a modern transit artery through this deeply etched terrain, connecting the scattered homesteads and farmland that characterize the border between Schuyler and Fulton counties.