Blog · October 17, 2026 · Illinois
Reading the Sullivan Plat Map for a lot
A recorded plat shows how land near Bethany was divided into lots.
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Buying a lot in a subdivision near Arthur? What you want is the Sullivan plat map, as it records the lot layout that deeds refer to. In this Sullivan guide: where to request a copy, how a plat differs from a parcel map, and what to look for on the sheet.
The Sullivan plat map: start here
For a subdivision near Bethany, the deed usually cites the plat; that makes the request quick.
Getting to the right map
Property in and around Allenville are published on the Moultrie County ArcGIS parcel map, free to use and open without a login. On ground around Arthur, enter a street address, an owner's name or a parcel number, and the matching parcel lights up. For a tract near Gays, a pop-up or side panel normally shows the owner of record, acreage on the tax roll, a parcel ID and often a sale date.
Land outside a subdivision
Rural land near Bethany that was never subdivided is often described by metes and bounds or survey description; look for a recorded survey for land near Dalton City.
Before you lean on the lines
Listed acreage is a tax-roll number; just a licensed surveyor establishes the real lines on land around Allenville. If you're looking near Lovington, records update in batches, so a deed recorded last month might lag behind.
Field tips
The parcel map usually runs in a mobile browser, useful out on a road near Allenville, but coverage can be spotty out of town. A saved image of the lot near Allenville and its lines helps when you meet an owner or agent.
Where the recorded documents are
The map is an index, not the title: deeds, subdivision plats and easements covering ground around Arthur are filed with the county Recorder of Deeds (in many counties the County Clerk and Recorder). Long-held tracts around Dalton City may sit on several deeds, and a title company earns its fee before a purchase.
Who handles what
If the acreage or value on a parcel near Lovington looks off belong with the Supervisor of Assessments, working with township assessors, which maintains the tax roll. Building or septic questions for a lot near Allenville go to planning, building or health offices, and the answer depends on jurisdiction.
Legal descriptions in Illinois
Illinois uses the Public Land Survey System, so deeds around Dalton City reference sections and townships. A standard section is about one square mile, roughly 640 acres, with 36 sections to a township, though corrections make some sections near Dalton City odd-sized. Write down the legal description for the tract near Dalton City before you request a deed or survey.
A quick look at the area
Sullivan serves as the county seat, which is where the courthouse records live. You'll also find Allenville, Bethany, Lovington, and Arthur. Around 14,342 people live in Moultrie County (Census Bureau estimate, 2023) on some 336 square miles. Moultrie County dates to 1843, which matters when you trace an old farm's title.
Sullivan and the county around it
Sullivan is part of Moultrie County, Illinois, which means parcel data comes from the county. Sullivan is also the county seat, which puts the county Recorder of Deeds (in many counties the County Clerk and Recorder) close by. In and around Lovington, City or town hall handles things like zoning, permits and utilities within town limits, but the county runs assessment and recording. Land beyond the town limits near Dalton City generally falls under county rules, not municipal ones.
Recorded plat or GIS layer
The tax map on the Moultrie County ArcGIS parcel map is a summary, but the recorded plat is what the deed relies on.
Reading the plat sheet
Recorded easements around Arthur can block a shed or pool; read the notes on the sheet.
Ordering the Sullivan plat map
For property near Bethany, some counties put plat images online, while others require a visit or a request; copy fees are usually small.
Amended plats
An amended plat may change lots around Arthur, so check for later filings; street vacations show up in the records too.
Land on the county line
Moultrie County touches Coles County, Douglas County, Macon County, Piatt County, and Shelby County, all with their own assessor records. Acreage along the edge near Allenville can show up across two assessors' files, so look at the neighboring map before you assume the acreage. For acreage around Gays, our state page lists each bordering county map for Illinois.
Frequently asked
Where can I find the Sullivan plat map?
Recorded plats near Arthur are filed with the county Recorder of Deeds (in many counties the County Clerk and Recorder); small copy fees are common.
Is the Sullivan plat map the same as the county GIS?
For a home near Arthur, GIS parcels are tax drawings, and the recorded plat is the legal document; trust the plat when they differ.
Are old plats online for land near Dalton City?
For land near Arthur, it varies; some offices have scanned older plats and some haven't; call before you visit.
What is a replat around Bethany?
Short answer: lot splits in Sullivan go through the planning office, often with a surveyor's drawing.
Can I settle a boundary dispute with the map near Allenville?
No; boundary questions near Arthur need a licensed surveyor; a survey sets the real corners
Open the official Moultrie County, IL parcel map See it 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.