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Cahokia Heights Illinois Map

Explore Cahokia Heights, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Cahokia Heights, Illinois

How to Use This Cahokia Heights, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cahokia Heights, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Cahokia Heights.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Cahokia Heights
State	Illinois (IL)
County	St. Clair County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.570776
Longitude	-90.18987
Population	17,106
Density	420.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	62206, 62207
Area Code	217
County Seat	Belleville
School District	Cahokia Community Unit School District 187

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About Cahokia Heights, Illinois

Cahokia Heights is a locality in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 17,106. The population density is 420.1 people per km². Cahokia Heights is located at 38.5708°N, 90.1899°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 62206, 62207.

Cahokia Heights occupies a vast expanse of the American interior, defined by the slow, deliberate movement of the Dead Creek as it carves a path through the flat, fertile earth. The landscape here is characterized by the expansive reach of the prairie, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky feels immense against the low-lying terrain. Five miles away, the quiet waters of Grand Marais Lake mirror the changing colors of the Midwestern seasons, providing a subtle contrast to the surrounding fields. Residents of Cahokia Heights often look toward the distant silhouettes of Belcher Ridge, which anchor the western view and offer a sense of permanent geography. Even in the height of summer, the air holds a stillness that suggests a deep, ancient connection to the soil.

Cahokia Heights emerged from a consolidation of smaller settlements, a process of administrative alignment that sought to streamline the shared future of its people. The local economy draws its strength from a blend of logistics, service sectors, and the enduring rhythm of regional trade that flows across these plains. Many residents contribute to the labor that keeps the broader metropolitan infrastructure moving, reflecting a history rooted in the grit and industry of the heartland. Beyond the immediate commercial centers, the land remains a testament to the cycles of planting and harvest that have long defined the surrounding region. Cahokia Heights functions as a place where the practicalities of modern employment meet the steady, unadorned pace of life in a working-class corridor.

The cultural character of Cahokia Heights manifests in the daily interactions of neighbors and the quiet gatherings held within the Village Open Space. This designated area serves as a communal anchor, providing a necessary breath of natural quietude amidst the structured grid of the streets. While the nearby Cement Hollow adds a subtle variation to the topography, the primary landmarks are found in the enduring spirit of the people who call this place home. Notable figures such as the legendary athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who grew up in the vicinity, embody the excellence that can emerge from these unassuming surroundings. Local events often center on school athletics and community milestones, fostering a sense of identity that persists despite the shifting tides of the wider world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Village Open Space (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 067° NE
Blue Star Memorial Highway (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 078° E
Cahokia Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 147° SE
St. Clair County Trust (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 247° SW
The Capture of Camp Jackson (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 326° NW
Janes and Pang Atelier (Arts Centre) — 2.3 mi, 297° NW
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 326° NW
Salon and Gallery (Gallery) — 2.4 mi, 310° NW
Cherokee Station Shopping Area (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 309° NW
Friedrich Hecker Monument (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 316° NW
Falling Spring (Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 166° S
Wildfruit Gallery (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 271° W
Flood Plain (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 303° NW
Alorton Heron Rookery (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 054° NE
Gateway Arch National Park (National Park) — 3.4 mi, 003° N · 85 acres
Music Pavilion (Historic Ruins) — 3.4 mi, 335° NW
HMS Actaeon Guns (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 336° NW
Gateway Arch Riverboats (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 005° N
Mississippi River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.7 mi, 012° N
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 358° N
Museum at the Gateway Arch (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 003° N
Economy Museum at the St. Louis Fed (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 002° N
St. Louis Aquarium (Aquarium) — 4.1 mi, 346° N
The St. Louis Wheel (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 345° N
Frank Holten State Park (State Park) — 4.7 mi, 066° NE
Stemler Cave Woods State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.3 mi, 171° S
Cahokia Mounds State Historical Site (State Park) — 7.7 mi, 050° NE
Mosenthein Island (State Recreation Area) — 9.0 mi, 355° N
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 17.2 mi, 001° N · 32k acres
Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.1 mi, 205° SW · 16k acres

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