Bloomfield Illinois Map

About Bloomfield, Illinois

Bloomfield is a locality in Edgar County, Illinois, United States. Bloomfield is located at 39.7595°N, 87.6825°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62305.

Bloomfield stretches out under a wide Illinois sky, a landscape of rolling farmland that spills into the gentle curves of the Embarras River. It lies 19.6 miles west-south-west of Howard, IN (from Howard, IN: bearing 236°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north-north-east of Harris. The land itself breathes a kind of quiet resilience, with fields of corn and soybeans rippling like a green and gold sea under the shifting sunlight. Here and there, stands of oak and maple trees punctuate the horizon, their branches etched against the vast expanse. The air carries the scent of turned earth and, in the distance, the faint hum of machinery working the soil. It is a place where the seasons paint the scenery with broad strokes, from the stark, skeletal beauty of winter to the lush, vibrant explosion of summer. The history of Bloomfield is written in the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its people. Founded by early settlers drawn to the rich agricultural potential of the region, the town has always been tied to the land's bounty. The Embarras River, a quiet artery through the heart of Edgar County, has long served as a vital resource, shaping the lives and livelihoods of those who have called Bloomfield home. While the economy has evolved, agriculture remains a cornerstone, with modern farming techniques coexisting with a deep respect for tradition. The rhythm of life in Bloomfield is dictated by the planting and harvesting seasons, a steady pulse that underpins the community’s character and its enduring connection to the natural world.

About This Bloomfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield and Edgar County.

Detailed location data for Bloomfield includes the ZIP code (62995), telephone area code (217), county seat of Edgar County (Paris), and school district assignment (Community Unit School District 4). 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 Bloomfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.