Burnside Illinois Map

About Burnside, Illinois

Burnside is a locality in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Burnside is located at 40.5039°N, 91.1001°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62330.

Burnside rests in a gentle cradle of land, where the wide, flat expanses of Hancock County begin to hint at the rolling terrain of western Illinois. It lies 42.5 miles north-north-east of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 22°T), and is situated 6.3 miles north-north-east of Carthage. The sky here feels vast, an immense canvas that stretches from horizon to horizon, particularly in the hushed moments of late afternoon when the sun, a molten orb, dips towards the west, painting the scattered farmsteads and the curving lines of distant treebelts in hues of amber and rose. Fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks a vibrant green in the growing season, stretch out like a rumpled quilt, punctuated by the dark, sentinel shapes of mature oaks and maples that line the sparse roadways and mark the boundaries of properties. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening grain, a perfume that speaks of the land's enduring fertility. The history of Burnside is closely tied to the agricultural bounty of the region, a legacy that has shaped its quiet, enduring character. For generations, the rhythms of planting and harvest have dictated the pace of life, fostering a deep connection to the earth and a sense of self-reliance among its inhabitants. While no grand monuments or bustling industries define Burnside, its strength lies in this persistent dedication to the land, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of rural America. The occasional glint of sunlight on the slow-moving waters of a nearby creek, reflecting the deep blue of the sky, offers a small, shimmering moment of beauty, a subtle reminder of the natural forces that continue to shape this enduring corner of Illinois.

About This Burnside Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Burnside includes the ZIP code (60628), telephone area code (312, 773, 217), county seat of Hancock County (Carthage), 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 Burnside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.