Camp Point Illinois Map

About Camp Point, Illinois

Camp Point is a locality in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,230. The population density is 362.2 people per km². Camp Point is located at 40.0392°N, 91.0693°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62320.

Camp Point rests in a landscape where the land itself seems to sigh with a gentle, rolling character, a quiet prairie expanse punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of farmsteads. It lies 19.4 miles east-north-east of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 68°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south-south-west of Golden. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, speaks of generations of cultivation, yielding crops that stretch to the horizon under an immense, ever-changing sky. In the late afternoon, the sun casts long, golden shadows that stretch and warp across the fields, imbuing the scene with a painterly quality, a transient beauty that shifts with the passing clouds. The air carries the clean scent of turned earth and ripening grain, a subtle perfume that grounds you in the very essence of this place. The history of Camp Point is inextricably linked to the agricultural heart of Adams County, a story of pioneers who saw potential in this fertile ground and established a network of farms and businesses. The local economy still thrives on the bounty of the land, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels to the ceaseless cycle of planting and harvest. While the railroad once played a more dominant role, its legacy is still visible in the town's layout and the enduring spirit of its residents. Camp Point’s character is one of quiet resilience and neighborly connection, a place where the pace of life allows for genuine interaction and a deep appreciation for the enduring rhythms of rural living.

About This Camp Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Camp Point, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.039214, -91.069304. 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 Camp Point and Adams County.

Detailed location data for Camp Point includes the ZIP code (62320), telephone area code (217), county seat of Adams County (Quincy), and school district assignment (Central CUSD 3). 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 Camp Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.