Canton Illinois Map

About Canton, Illinois

Canton is a locality in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 13,144. The population density is 616.9 people per km². Canton is located at 40.5581°N, 90.0351°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61520.

Canton, Illinois, is a place where the land itself seems to hum with a quiet resilience. It lies 20.7 miles west of Pekin, IL (from Pekin, IL: bearing 268°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Farmington. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to a broad, fertile plain that stretches towards the horizon, an expanse often painted with the golden light of late afternoon. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that clings to the open skies. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, punctuate the landscape, providing shade and shelter. The very texture of the ground underfoot, a rich loam in places, speaks of a long agricultural legacy. The history of Canton is deeply entwined with the mineral wealth that once lay beneath its soil. Coal mines, now largely dormant, shaped the character and economy of the region for generations, leaving behind a legacy of hardworking people and a strong sense of community. The Spoon River, a gentle artery, flows through the surrounding countryside, its banks echoing with tales of settlement and the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home. Today, agriculture continues to be a vital part of Canton's identity, with vast fields of corn and soybeans yielding their bounty under the vast Illinois sky. The quiet hum of tractors in the distance and the steady rhythm of daily life are the modern soundtrack to a place that remembers its past while looking towards the future.

About This Canton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Canton, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.558094, -90.035117. 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 Canton and Fulton County.

Detailed location data for Canton includes the ZIP code (61520), telephone area code (815), county seat of Fulton County (Lewistown), and school district assignment (Canton Union School District 66). 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 Canton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.