Bentley Illinois Map

About Bentley, Illinois

Bentley is a locality in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 22. The population density is 48.8 people per km². Bentley is located at 40.3445°N, 91.1118°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62321.

Bentley lies in a landscape of broad, sweeping horizons, where the land rolls gently under a sky that seems to stretch on forever. It lies 32.3 miles north-north-east of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 29°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-south-east of Carthage. The soil, a rich, dark loam, is the lifeblood of this place, yielding its bounty to the sun and the rain, and the fields are a patchwork quilt of greens and golds, broken by the darker, more intense emerald of mature trees that stand sentinel along fence lines and in scattered groves. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp coolness, a promise of the day's warmth, and the quiet hum of insects is a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the unfolding of nature's slow, deliberate processes. The very character of Bentley is etched into this terrain, a quiet resilience born of the earth and the sky. The history of Bentley is deeply intertwined with the agricultural spirit of Hancock County, a place where farming has long been the dominant economic engine. Families who have worked this land for generations form the bedrock of the community, their lives shaped by the cycles of planting and harvest. While industry beyond agriculture is sparse, the local economy thrives on the productivity of its farms, with grain elevators and small businesses serving the needs of the rural populace. The simple, unadorned architecture of the homes and public buildings speaks of a practical, no-nonsense approach to life, a reflection of the enduring values passed down through the years, and the rhythm of Bentley is one of steady, purposeful effort, punctuated by the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.

About This Bentley Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bentley, 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 Bentley and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for Bentley includes the ZIP code (62321), telephone area code (217), county seat of Hancock County (Carthage), and school district assignment (Illini West High School District 307). 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 Bentley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.