2012 Map of Seward

About this map

Byron anchors the southern edge of this landscape, where the street grid expands near the river valley. Further north, the unincorporated communities of Seward and Myrtle serve as focal points for a rural region defined by an orderly grid of section-line roads like S Pecatonica Rd and Montague Rd. This area is characterized by the drainage networks of Mill Cr and Middle Cr, which meander through agricultural fields. Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks recorded, including Middle Creek Cem, Saint Mary's Cem, and Byron City Cem, alongside localized features like Moores Field. The map provides a clear look at the early 21st-century rural infrastructure, from the small-town concentration in Byron to the dispersed farmsteads and creek crossings that define northern Ogle County.