Cache Illinois Map

About Cache, Illinois

Cache is a locality in Alexander County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Cache is located at 37.1001°N, 89.2615°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62907.

Cache unfolds across a land shaped by the gentle hand of water and soil, a place where the sky feels vast and the air carries the scent of turned earth. It lies 20.0 miles south-east of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 135°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-west of Cairo. Low, rolling hills, softened by centuries of cultivation and the slow, patient work of weather, give way to broad, fertile plains. Here, the Mississippi River, a restless, powerful artery, has sculpted the very character of the terrain, its broad floodplain a testament to its ancient power. The light at dusk often washes over the landscape in hues of pale gold and bruised purple, a quiet spectacle that settles over the scattered farmsteads and the quiet roads that connect them. The feel of the air, especially after a summer rain, is thick with the promise of growth, a palpable humidity that clings to the skin. The history of Cache is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of the Mississippi and the fertile ground it nourished. For generations, agriculture has been the quiet engine of this region, its economy rooted in the rich alluvial soil that yields bountiful harvests of corn, soybeans, and other staples. The legacy of those who cleared the land and coaxed life from its depths is still present, a subtle undercurrent in the lives of its people. While much has changed, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and a close connection to the land remain hallmarks of Cache. The occasional barge, a slow-moving silhouette against the horizon, serves as a reminder of the river's continued importance, a silent witness to the enduring commerce that has always defined this place.

About This Cache Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cache, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.10005, -89.261466. 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 Cache and Alexander County.

Detailed location data for Cache includes the ZIP code (62988), telephone area code (618), county seat of Alexander County (Cairo), 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 Cache is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.