Cambria Illinois Map

About Cambria, Illinois

Cambria is a locality in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,300. The population density is 346.8 people per km². Cambria is located at 37.7814°N, 89.1192°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62918.

Cambria rests in a broad, shallow valley in Williamson County, where the land begins its gentle rise towards the Shawnee Hills. It lies 39.5 miles north-north-east of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 34°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-east of Carbondale. Rolling fields, a patchwork of ochre and emerald depending on the season, give way to stands of mature oak and sycamore that line the creek beds, their branches reaching out like weathered hands. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle clinging to fence rows. Even on a bright afternoon, there’s a certain muted quality to the light, as if it’s filtered through a thin veil of distant haze, lending a soft focus to the horizon. The story of Cambria is deeply entwined with the veins of coal that once pulsed beneath this soil, a history that shaped its early growth and forged a resilient character among its people. For generations, the rhythm of life in Cambria was dictated by the mines, the steady hum of industry echoing through the valley. Though the deep seams are now largely silent, the legacy remains, a quiet testament in the enduring spirit of community and the practical, no-nonsense approach to daily life. Today, the local economy draws from a broader base, with agriculture still playing a significant role, and a growing number of residents finding work in neighboring communities, their commutes a familiar ritual under the wide, ever-present Illinois sky.

About This Cambria Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cambria, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.781439, -89.119245. 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 Cambria and Williamson County.

Detailed location data for Cambria includes the ZIP code (62915), telephone area code (618), county seat of Williamson County (Marion), and school district assignment (Carterville Community Unit School District 5). 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 Cambria is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.