Blog · October 14, 2026 · Illinois
Moultrie County Township Map in Illinois
How to tell which township a parcel in Moultrie County sits in, and what that means near Bethany.
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A Moultrie County township map answers two different questions around Gays: which local township a property sits in, and where it falls on the survey grid. The free Moultrie County parcel viewer and the parcel record typically show both.
How to use the Moultrie County township map
A township name on a county tax record refers to the civil township where the land near Lovington sits. Separately, Illinois land near Lovington follows the federal survey grid, where a survey township is about 6 miles square; each holds 36 sections, so a farm near Kirksville may span two.
The county map you'll pair it with
Moultrie County publishes its parcels on the Moultrie County ArcGIS parcel map, which runs on an Esri ArcGIS web map, free to use for a lot in Arthur or a tract near Lovington. Click any Moultrie County parcel near Arthur to open its record: owner, parcel ID and assessed acreage are typically listed. Our Moultrie County, IL page keeps the official link and the maps next door to Lovington in one place.
Seeing township lines on the Moultrie County map
On the Moultrie County ArcGIS parcel map, the parcel record for a tract near Sullivan typically lists the township, and many viewers draw township lines as a layer. Copy the section-township-range from the Moultrie County parcel record to match it with a deed or an older atlas.
Reading sections near Allenville
Near Allenville, numbering starts with section 1 in the northeast corner, and the numbering ends at 36 in the southeast corner. Aliquot descriptions for land near Kirksville make sense in reverse: locate the southwest quarter, then its northeast quarter, on the county grid. Correction lines and irregular sections exist, so a section near Arthur may not be exactly 640 acres.
Old names and overlapping districts in Moultrie County
If a county deed near Kirksville cites a township that no longer appears on the map, the county recorder can typically explain the change. Road maintenance questions near Kirksville depend on if a road is a state, county or local road, so ask the county highway office if you're unsure.
Work and land use in Moultrie County
County Business Patterns counted 341 business establishments in Moultrie County for 2022, led by construction, retail trade, and manufacturing. Compared with national shares, Moultrie County leans toward wood product manufacturing and furniture manufacturing, which shapes demand for land near Dalton City.
Towns and land across Moultrie County
Sullivan is the county seat, and Allenville, Arthur, Bethany, and Dalton City are among the other towns on the county map. Smaller places such as Lake City, Bruce, and Dunn appear on the Moultrie County map as little clusters of lots. Moultrie County had an estimated 14,342 people in 2023 (Census Bureau), spread across about 336 square miles. Beyond the town lots in Sullivan, expect big rural parcels across the county. With a founding date of 1843, Moultrie County has long chains of title on some rural tracts.
Tracts that cross the Moultrie County line
Near the edge of the county, check the next map over: Coles County, Douglas County, Macon County, Piatt County, and Shelby County all border it. Every map bordering Moultrie County is listed on our Illinois directory.
Taxes, permits and township lines
For a parcel near Sullivan, township lines affect tax bills, local permits and voting precincts, so look it up well before you call about land near Kirksville. The township on the county record also decides which local office keeps meeting notices and ordinances for land near Kirksville.
Moultrie County township map questions
Does a Moultrie County mailing town match the township?
Postal towns and township lines in Moultrie County don't always match; the parcel record lists the township for taxes.
What is a survey township in Moultrie County?
It's a Public Land Survey System block about 6 miles square with 36 sections, used to describe Moultrie County land.
Which township is my house near Arthur in?
Click the parcel on the Moultrie County ArcGIS parcel map; the Moultrie County record typically names the township.
Does the Moultrie County GIS map show township lines?
Many county viewers include a township or municipal boundary layer; check the layer list on the Moultrie County map.
How big is a quarter section near Dalton City?
Roughly 640 acres per section in Moultrie County; real sections vary a bit as of survey corrections.
Open the official Moultrie County, IL parcel map Moultrie County in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.