Barr Illinois Map
Barr, Macoupin County
Barr, Illinois — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Barr, Macoupin County.
Interactive Map of Barr, Illinois
| City | Barr |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Macoupin |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.404769 |
| Longitude | -90.104278 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Barr, Illinois
Barr is a locality in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. Barr is located at 39.4048°N, 90.1043°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62514.0.
Barr rests in the broad, sun-washed sweep of Macoupin County, a place where the land unfurls with an almost patient grace. It lies 35.8 miles north of Alton, IL (from Alton, IL: bearing 7°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-east of Greenfield. Rolling fields, a quilt of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch towards a horizon that seems to hold the sky in its embrace. Here, the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of turned soil, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface. The gentle slope of the terrain guides the eye, suggesting the slow, steady flow of water across the landscape, a subtle sculpting by unseen forces. Even in the quietest moments, there’s a sense of the land breathing, a deep, resonant stillness that settles over Barr. The story of Barr is deeply entwined with the earth it occupies, a narrative of hard work and enduring spirit. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, primarily through the cultivation of corn and soybeans, a testament to the persistent toil of its farmers. The history here is one of quiet resilience, a community forged in the crucible of agricultural endeavor and the subtle shifts of rural life. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very character of Barr speaks of an economy rooted in the soil and the steady, unassuming rhythm of generations who have called this place home. The local roads, worn smooth by countless journeys, trace the paths of those who have built their lives and livelihoods on this fertile ground.
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About This Barr Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Barr, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Barr and Macoupin County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Barr is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Barr is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
