Baileyville Illinois Map

About Baileyville, Illinois

Baileyville is a locality in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 99. The population density is 268.3 people per km². Baileyville is located at 42.1972°N, 89.5934°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61007.

Baileyville lies in a broad, fertile valley, where the land unrolls in gentle swells under a sky that often stretches to an immense, pale blue. It lies 26.1 miles west of Rockford, IL (from Rockford, IL: bearing 259°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-south-east of Freeport. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, has been shaped by countless seasons into fields of corn and soybeans that ripple like a golden-green sea under the prairie winds. Ancient oak trees, their branches gnarled and heavy with years, stand as stoic sentinels along the edges of these agricultural expanses, their leaves rustling with the quiet wisdom of the earth. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and distant, freshly cut grass, particularly potent in the hush of late afternoon when the light softens to a warm, honeyed hue. The history of Baileyville is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Ogle County, a legacy that continues to define its economy. Generations have worked this land, their lives marked by the planting and harvesting cycles that have sustained the community. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring presence of family farms and the quiet hum of tractors working the fields speak to a continuity of purpose. The local businesses, small and dependable, reflect this grounded character, offering the necessities and comforts of rural life. In the heart of Baileyville, the simple rhythm of daily existence unfolds, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this fertile valley home.

About This Baileyville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Baileyville, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.197245, -89.593448. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Baileyville and Ogle County.

Detailed location data for Baileyville includes the ZIP code (61007), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Ogle County (Oregon), and school district assignment (Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Baileyville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.