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Canton Illinois Map

Explore Canton, 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 Canton, Illinois

How to Use This Canton, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Canton, 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 Canton.

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	Canton
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Fulton County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	40.558094
Longitude	-90.035117
Population	13,242
Density	650.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	61520
Area Code	815
County Seat	Lewistown
School District	Canton Union School District 66

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About Canton, Illinois

Canton is a locality in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 13,242. The population density is 650.6 people per km². Canton is located at 40.5581°N, 90.0351°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Canton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 61520.

Canton occupies a stretch of fertile Illinois landscape where the horizon is dominated by the quiet reach of agricultural plains. It lies 20.7 miles west of Pekin, IL (from Pekin, IL: bearing 268°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Farmington. {NAVIGATION} Big Creek carves a path through the earth nearby, its presence felt in the way the local topography dips and gathers moisture toward the water’s edge. Only a mile away, the still waters of Bond Lake offer a reflective contrast to the working fields that define the broader region. The elevation remains modest, though the land rises toward the distant Tampico Mounds that mark the skyline ten miles out. Visitors looking for a deeper immersion into the natural world might travel thirteen miles to walk the paths of Sand Ridge State Forest.

Canton carries the weight of a long industrial legacy, having once served as a significant hub for manufacturing and agricultural machinery production. The local economy has transitioned over time, yet the grit and pragmatism of its working history remain etched into the architecture of its older commercial quarters. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch in every direction, binding the town to the seasonal cycles of the prairie. The YWCA Child Care Center serves as a local anchor, providing a space for the community to gather and support the next generation. This reliance on the land and the steady output of its people creates an atmosphere of enduring resilience.

Canton maintains a distinct character forged by the steady, unpretentious rhythm of Midwestern life. The town square remains a central point of gravity, where the pace of conversation slows to match the long shadows cast by the afternoon sun. Famous figures such as the writer Ray Bradbury, who spent formative years in the region, left an imprint on the area's cultural memory through his evocative reflections on small-town life. Residents often gather for local events that celebrate the harvest or honor the traditions of the Midwest, keeping a sense of heritage alive in the modern era. Beyond the town limits, the quiet expanse of Baker Hollow provides a secluded retreat for those seeking the stillness of the deep interior.

Nearby Outdoor Places

YWCA Child Care Center (Private Recreation) — 0.0 mi, 235° SW
Mcall Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 083° E
Big Creek Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 349° N
Lakeland Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 308° NW
Nature Conservancy (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 276° W
Canton Country Club (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 360° N
Prairie Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 080° E
Honkers Corner Rod and Gun (Private Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 249° W
Canton Waterworks (State Recreation Area) — 2.7 mi, 079° E
Double "T" State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 302° NW
Banner Marsh Fish and Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 9.2 mi, 099° E
Farmington Historical Museum (Museum) — 9.8 mi, 010° N
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.4 mi, 164° S · 13k acres
Spring Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 11.5 mi, 120° SE
Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 140° SE
Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.3 mi, 191° S · 5,262 acres
Ogden-Fettie Site (Historic Ruins) — 15.6 mi, 196° S
The Pioneers (Monument) — 15.6 mi, 013° N
Lorado Taft Museum (Museum) — 15.7 mi, 013° N
Rockwell Mound (Historic Ruins) — 17.6 mi, 185° S
Ingersoll Centennial Chapel (Theatre) — 18.4 mi, 305° NW
Wildlife Prairie Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 19.8 mi, 052° NE
Tazewell County Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 20.3 mi, 088° E
29th U.s. Colored Infantry Memorial (Monument) — 20.3 mi, 088° E
Sun Tracker (Public Artwork) — 21.2 mi, 089° E
Sundance (Attraction) — 21.2 mi, 089° E
Dragon Stadium (Stadium) — 21.6 mi, 089° E
Studios on Sheridan (Gallery) — 24.6 mi, 067° NE
Arts Partners (Gallery) — 24.6 mi, 066° NE
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria (Arts Centre) — 25.0 mi, 069° E

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