2024 Map of Sutter

About this map

Sutter and Elderville serve as the primary anchors for this rural landscape in Hancock County, where the topography is defined by the drainages of Crystal Glen Creek, Railroad Creek, and Little Bear Creek. This region of Illinois is notable for its dense concentration of historic burial sites and rural congregations, reflecting a deeply rooted settlement pattern. Genealogists will find a wealth of preserved family and community landmarks, including the Bethlehem United Church of Christ Cem and the Sutter Salem Bible Church Cem. The map illustrates a strict section-line road network that yields only to the winding paths of local waterways like Rocky Run and Bear Creek. From the Wythe Presbyterian Cem in the northwest to Sylvan Dale Cem in the east, the map documents a stable agricultural community defined by its cemeteries and small unincorporated centers.