Brownfield Illinois Map

About Brownfield, Illinois

Brownfield is a locality in Pope County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Brownfield is located at 37.3456°N, 88.6070°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61924.

Brownfield rests in a landscape of rolling hills, where fertile bottomlands give way to gentle inclines carpeted with timber and cultivated fields. It lies 18.1 miles north of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 359°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west-south-west of Golconda. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of turned earth and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening corn, a subtle aroma that clings to the quiet roads and the weathered barns. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid haze, paints the scene in broad strokes of gold and ochre, highlighting the textures of the land – the deep greens of the forest canopy, the muted browns of ploughed earth, and the occasional shimmer of a distant, slow-moving creek. Life in Brownfield moves with a deliberate, considered pace, dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land. The history of Brownfield is etched in the very soil, a story of resilience and adaptation. Once, this area hummed with the promise of timber and agriculture, its economy tied to the bounty of the surrounding woodlands and the rich, dark soil that yields generous crops. Small farms, many passed down through generations, still dot the landscape, their fields a patchwork of corn, soybeans, and hay. While the grander industries of the past may have faded, a strong sense of community persists, a quiet pride in the enduring character of Brownfield. The local gathering places, modest general stores and churches, serve as the heart of this enduring spirit, places where stories are shared and the simple, honest work of living continues.

About This Brownfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Brownfield, 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 Brownfield and Pope County.

Detailed location data for Brownfield includes the ZIP code (62938), telephone area code (618, 309), county seat of Pope County (Golconda), and school district assignment. 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 Brownfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.