Cable Illinois Map
Cable, Illinois — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cable, Mercer County.
Interactive Map of Cable, Illinois
| City | Cable |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Mercer |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.283924 |
| Longitude | -90.507355 |
| Population | 122 |
| Density | 28.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Cable, Illinois
Cable is a locality in Mercer County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 122. The population density is 28.2 people per km². Cable is located at 41.2839°N, 90.5074°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61281.
Cable lies across a broad, gently rolling expanse, where the land exhales a scent of damp earth and the distant promise of summer rain. It lies 15.4 miles south of Moline, IL (from Moline, IL: bearing 178°T), and is situated 8.2 miles south-west of Orion. The horizon stretches, an unbroken line of emerald fields and the deeper green of distant woodlands, a canvas brushed with the pale gold of late afternoon sun. Here, the sky feels vast, an immense, soft dome that cradles the quietude of the place, and the air itself seems to hum with the steady pulse of growth and the low drone of unseen insects. The terrain, a subtle undulation of fertile soil, speaks of a history rooted in the patient turning of the earth, a place where the seasons paint the landscape in broad, deliberate strokes. The economic lifeblood of Cable has long been tied to the rich, dark soil that surrounds it, a legacy of agriculture that continues to shape its character. Generations have worked this land, coaxing forth corn and soybeans, their amber and green banners a familiar sight against the blue sky. While the echoes of earlier industries may have faded, the enduring spirit of the farmers and their families remains, a steadfast presence in the local rhythm. The community itself, though small, holds a quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring strength of those who have made their home in this particular corner of Mercer County, a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather, woven into the enduring fabric of everyday life.
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About This Cable Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Cable, 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 Cable and Mercer County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Cable is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Cable is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
