Carbon Cliff Illinois Map

About Carbon Cliff, Illinois

Carbon Cliff is a locality in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,151. The population density is 414.2 people per km². Carbon Cliff is located at 41.4948°N, 90.3907°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61244.

Carbon Cliff, Illinois, unfolds across a landscape where the fertile earth meets the sky with an unassuming grace, its contours shaped by the gentle swell of the land as it slopes toward the Mississippi River's distant murmur. It lies 6.5 miles east of Moline, IL (from Moline, IL: bearing 97°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east-south-east of Davenport. The fields here, a patchwork of verdant growth and sun-baked earth, stretch towards horizons broken only by the occasional cluster of sturdy oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like weathered hands. In the late afternoon, the light spills across the terrain in long, golden shafts, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air and lending a quiet dignity to the weathered barns and farmsteads that dot the countryside, each a silent witness to the seasons. The air itself carries a subtle scent of turned soil and ripening grain, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land they cultivate. The history of Carbon Cliff is intrinsically linked to the very earth that sustains it, a story etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of its people and the echoes of its past industries. Once, the dark promise of coal lay beneath these rolling hills, and the industry, though now faded, left its mark on the character of the place, a subtle undertone of resilience and hard work. The local economy, much like the land, is now deeply rooted in agriculture, with vast tracts dedicated to corn and soybeans, their orderly rows a familiar sight against the backdrop of the open sky. The Mississippi River, a constant presence though not always immediately visible, has long been a conduit for trade and connection, shaping the flow of life and commerce in Carbon Cliff, a place that continues to draw its strength from the enduring rhythms of the earth and the quiet spirit of its inhabitants.

About This Carbon Cliff Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carbon Cliff, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.494756, -90.390684. 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 Carbon Cliff and Rock Island County.

Detailed location data for Carbon Cliff includes the ZIP code (61282), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Rock Island County (Rock Island), and school district assignment (United Township High School District 30). 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 Carbon Cliff is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.