2015 Map of Willeys

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Christian County, Illinois, is defined here by the winding course of Flat Branch and the grid of rural roads that connect small, historic hamlets. In this 2015 survey, the community of Hewittville sits at a crossroads south of the creek, while the settlement of Willeys occupies the northwestern portion of the map. This area is particularly dense with genealogical markers, featuring numerous family and community burial grounds such as Old Stonington Cem, Ponting Cem, and Harris Number 2 Cem. The southern edge of the map captures the outskirts of Taylorville, including Velma and the recreational waters of Kim Lake and Myers Lake. This map provides a look at a landscape where traditional rural settlement patterns persist alongside modern road designations and small-scale water features like Spring Cr and Brushy Br.