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Beardstown Illinois Map

Explore Beardstown, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Beardstown, Illinois

How to Use This Beardstown, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Beardstown, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Beardstown.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Beardstown
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Cass County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	40.010103
Longitude	-90.431131
Population	5,951
Density	634.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62618
Area Code	217
County Seat	Virginia
School District	Beardstown Community Unit School District 15

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About Beardstown, Illinois

Beardstown is a locality in Cass County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,951. The population density is 634.9 people per km². Beardstown is located at 40.0101°N, 90.4311°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Beardstown is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62618.

Beardstown occupies a resilient stretch of the Midwestern interior where the horizon broadens into an endless, fertile expanse of prairie soil. It lies 22.2 miles north-northwest of Jacksonville, IL (from Jacksonville, IL: bearing 332°T), and is situated 10.3 miles southeast of Rushville. The landscape around Beardstown is defined by the quiet presence of the Sangamon River, which flows just a mile away to shape the local drainage and terrain. To the north, the distant outline of Spunky Ridge provides a subtle variation to the otherwise flat, agricultural plains that characterize the region. Residents often find respite in the green spaces of Schmoldt Park, where the afternoon light catches the leaves in a way that feels ancient and undisturbed. Meyers Pond sits right at the edge of the local geography, offering a still reflection of the sky that mirrors the slow, deliberate pace of the land itself. Scab Hollow remains a notable basin ten miles away, marking a gentle depression in the earth that reminds travelers of the subtle shifts in this inland geography.

Beardstown maintains a legacy rooted in the industrious spirit of early settlement, where the cultivation of the surrounding black soil became the primary engine of growth. The local economy has long been anchored by substantial agricultural processing and manufacturing, which keep the pulse of the regional trade steady and productive. Throughout the decades, the rhythm of work has remained tied to the harvests, with grain elevators standing as sentinels over the daily operations of the local workforce. These industries have provided a reliable foundation for generations, allowing Beardstown to maintain a stable and grounded character amidst the changing tides of the national economy. The labor here is quiet and persistent, reflecting a deep-seated commitment to the craft of production that defines the identity of the people. This focus on tangible output ensures that the town remains a functional and enduring part of the central plains.

Beardstown carries a cultural identity shaped by its history as a vital crossing point, a character most famously illustrated by the presence of Abraham Lincoln, who practiced law in the old county courthouse. The courthouse remains a significant landmark, standing as a physical link to the mid-nineteenth century and the formative years of a president who once walked these streets. Community life often centers around local traditions and the shared experience of the changing seasons, which dictate the quiet, social tempo of the neighborhood. During local events, the spirit of the people reveals itself in a communal warmth that invites neighbors to gather and celebrate their common heritage. Visitors who spend time in Beardstown quickly recognize that the true value of the place resides in its unpretentious history and the steady, honest nature of its residents. The legacy of such well-known figures as Lincoln serves as a constant reminder that even in the quietest corners of the prairie, the actions of the past continue to inform the present day.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Beardstown Marsh (Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 153° SE
Beardstown Postage Stamp Welcome Mural (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 343° N
Beardstown River Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 342° N
Roberts Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 086° E
Schmoldt Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 014° N
Beardstown Railroad Prairie (Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 158° S
Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 036° NE
Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.8 mi, 216° SW · 7,396 acres
Weinberg-King State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.3 mi, 223° SW
Dr. Charles Chandler Memorial (Monument) — 15.1 mi, 081° E
Jake's Point Overlook (Viewpoint) — 17.1 mi, 088° E
Illinois Theater (Cinema) — 21.8 mi, 150° SE
Strawn Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 21.9 mi, 151° SE
Sand Prairie-Scrub Oak (Nature Reserve) — 21.9 mi, 059° NE
Siloam Springs State Park (State Park) — 22.2 mi, 256° W
Prairie Land Heritage Museam (Museum) — 22.6 mi, 154° SE
Woodlawn Farm Underground RR (Historic Ruins) — 24.5 mi, 141° SE
Naples Mound 8 (Historic Ruins) — 24.8 mi, 208° SW
Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.1 mi, 036° NE · 5,262 acres
Potawatomi Trail of Death - Island Grove Encampment (Monument) — 30.4 mi, 124° SE
Menard County Historical Museum (Museum) — 30.8 mi, 090° E
Lincolns New Salem State Park (State Park) — 30.8 mi, 093° E
Theater in the park at New Salem (Theatre) — 31.0 mi, 094° E
Fellheimer Auditorium (Theatre) — 32.6 mi, 337° NW
Western Illinois Museum (Museum) — 33.4 mi, 338° N
Looking for Lincoln (Monument) — 33.5 mi, 338° N
West Central Illinois Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 33.5 mi, 338° N
McKee Softball Stadium (Stadium) — 34.7 mi, 337° NW
Argyle Lake State Park (State Recreation Area) — 35.4 mi, 329° NW

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