Benld Illinois Map

About Benld, Illinois

Benld is a locality in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,495. The population density is 559.1 people per km². Benld is located at 39.0928°N, 89.8040°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62009.

Benld unfolds across a gently rolling prairie, where the horizon feels a breath away and the sky, vast and often a startling blue, dominates the landscape. It lies 21.0 miles north-north-east of Edwardsville, IL (from Edwardsville, IL: bearing 22°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-west of Litchfield. The land itself, a rich, dark loam, speaks of seasons turned and crops patiently coaxed from the earth. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like rumpled blankets, broken by the occasional cluster of trees, their branches stark against the open expanse. Even the air here carries a particular quality, a clean, dry scent tinged with the distant promise of rain or the dry warmth of summer sun. Small houses, painted in practical hues, dot the landscape, their windows reflecting the endless sky, and the quiet roads that connect them feel like arteries of a life lived close to the land. The story of Benld is inextricably linked to the veins of coal that once pulsed beneath this soil, a legacy that shaped its very foundation and the character of its people. For generations, the rhythmic clang of mining machinery was the soundtrack to daily life, drawing a diverse population seeking opportunity in the deep earth. Though the mines are now silent, their echoes linger in the sturdy brick buildings and the enduring spirit of resilience found in Benld. The local economy has since shifted, with agriculture now holding sway, the fertile ground still yielding its bounty. Yet, the memory of the miners, their hard work and camaraderie, remains a distinct thread in the town's narrative, a quiet testament to the industry that once defined this corner of Macoupin County.

About This Benld Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Benld, 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 Benld and Macoupin County.

Detailed location data for Benld includes the ZIP code (62009), telephone area code (309), county seat of Macoupin County (Carlinville), and school district assignment (Gillespie Community Unit School District 7). 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 Benld is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.