2015 Map of Walton

About this map

Walton stands as the central settlement in this portion of Lee County, where the agricultural grid is defined by a network of long-established thoroughfares such as Pump Factory Rd and Sterling Rd. The landscape is dominated by the course of the Green River, which meanders across the territory alongside drainage features like the Main Ditch. This 2015 survey provides essential data for those researching local family history, noting the exact locations of the Stevens Cem and Williams Cem. The road naming conventions here reflect a variety of influences, from the descriptive Red Brick Rd to the more modern residential feel of Sleepy Hollow Rd and Briar Knoll Rd, illustrating the gradual overlay of contemporary development onto traditional Illinois farmland.