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Carbondale Illinois Map

Explore Carbondale, 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 Carbondale, Illinois

How to Use This Carbondale, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	37.727273
Longitude	-89.21675
Population	21,857
Density	485.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	62901, 62902, 62903
Area Code	618
County Seat	Murphysboro
School District	Carbondale Community High School District 165

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About Carbondale, Illinois

Carbondale is a locality in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 21,857. The population density is 485.1 people per km². Carbondale is located at 37.7273°N, 89.2168°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Carbondale is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 62901, 62902, 62903.

Carbondale occupies a position of quiet significance upon the vast, fertile plains of southern Illinois, where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered. It lies 11.6 miles west-southwest of Herrin, IL (from Herrin, IL: bearing 243°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east-southeast of Murphysboro. The land around Carbondale is defined by a gentle, undulating topography that gives way to the distant rise of McKinney Hill, standing four miles to the south as a silent sentinel over the fields. Piles Fork traces a narrow, winding path just one mile from the center, its modest waters cutting through the earth with a persistence that marks the rhythm of the local landscape. Travelers who venture seven miles out may discover the quiet depths of Cove Hollow, a basin where the air holds a cooler, more shadowed quality during the heat of the day. To the east, the expanse of Crab Orchard Lake provides a reflective surface that catches the pale gold of the setting sun, grounding the region in a stillness that feels both ancient and constant.

Carbondale emerged from the expansion of the railroad, which served as the primary artery for trade and movement across this agricultural heartland. The local economy has long been tethered to the growth of the region, evolving from early reliance on coal mining and timber into a diverse landscape of education and regional commerce. Southern Illinois University anchors the economic life of Carbondale, acting as a center for intellectual activity that influences the character of the surrounding streets. Fields of corn and soybeans frame the outskirts, their seasonal cycle of green and tawny brown providing a steady, reliable pulse for the economy. While industry has shifted, the spirit of the early settlers remains visible in the sturdy brick architecture that defines the older corridors of the district.

Cultural life in Carbondale thrives on a blend of academic inquiry and a deep-seated appreciation for the natural world, particularly at sites like Attucks Park. Residents often find respite in the expansive greenery of the region, or they travel sixteen miles to explore the dense, quiet corridors of the Trail of Tears State Forest. The town plays host to vibrant seasonal festivals that draw the community together, echoing a tradition of gathering that has persisted for generations. Notable figures such as the renowned architect R. Buckminster Fuller once contributed to the intellectual climate here, leaving a mark on the campus that resonates with those who value innovation. The atmosphere in Carbondale is defined by a deliberate, thoughtful pace, where the flicker of light through the trees and the quiet commerce of the afternoon create a sense of place that is entirely its own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Carbondale Depot Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 159° S
Merideth Funeral Home (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 211° SW
Attucks Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 063° NE
SIU Entrance Monument (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 179° S
Oakland Field (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 272° W
Pyles Fork Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 068° E
Sharp Museum (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 189° S
Oakland Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 337° NW
McLeod Theatre (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 209° SW
Amplitheatre (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 186° S
African American Museum of Southern Illinois (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 085° E
Marberry Arboretum (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 169° S
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.9 mi, 105° E · 91k acres
Wizard on Dragon (Public Artwork) — 3.6 mi, 141° SE
Jeremy "Boo" Rochman Memorial Park;3 Wizards (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 141° SE
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 5.9 mi, 227° SW · 274k acres
Mystic Willow (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 351° N
Miranda's Loom Fine Craft Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 7.1 mi, 291° W
Shawnee Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 7.4 mi, 270° W · 7,712 acres
Carterville Heritage Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 073° E
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 8.4 mi, 154° SE · 4,387 acres
Pomona Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 8.8 mi, 232° SW
Lake Murphysboro State Park (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 293° NW
Crab Orchard Wildlife Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 9.0 mi, 105° E
Little Grand Canyon (Nature Reserve) — 10.3 mi, 252° W
Alto Clay Works (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 209° SW
Bald Knob Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 13.0 mi, 218° SW · 5,830 acres
Cobden Museum (Museum) — 13.5 mi, 189° S
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour (Attraction) — 14.2 mi, 152° SE
Larue-Pine Hills National Natural Landmark (National Monument) — 15.4 mi, 230° SW · 1,959 acres

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