Carlyle Illinois Map

About Carlyle, Illinois

Carlyle is a locality in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,980. The population density is 353.3 people per km². Carlyle is located at 38.6103°N, 89.3726°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62231.

Carlyle unfolds across a gentle swell of land, a place where the wide Illinois sky presses down with a benevolent weight. It lies 29.1 miles east of O'Fallon, IL (from O'Fallon, IL: bearing 87°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east of Breese. The landscape here is a patient study in greens and golds, a patchwork quilt of agricultural fields stitched together by the silver threads of creeks and drainage ditches that feed the nearby Kaskaskia River. Oak and elm trees, sturdy sentinels of the prairie, punctuate the horizon, their branches reaching out like weathered hands. The air, especially in the quiet hours of late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet perfume of ripening corn and damp earth, a scent that seems to settle into the very bones of the place. The houses, many of them modest and well-tended, stand with a quiet dignity, their porches inviting a slow, contemplative gaze across the open country. The history of Carlyle is deeply entwined with the Kaskaskia River, a waterway that once served as a vital artery for trade and travel, shaping the fortunes of the early settlers. The town's economy, like much of this region, has long been rooted in the fertile soil, with agriculture – corn and soybeans being the primary crops – forming the backbone of local livelihoods. Generations have worked this land, their efforts reflected in the neat rows that march across the countryside and the silos that punctuate the skyline like silent monuments. A distinctive feature of Carlyle is its proximity to the Carlyle Lake, a vast reservoir that draws visitors and locals alike for its recreational opportunities, from boating and fishing to simply enjoying the broad, shimmering expanse of water that catches the light in a thousand dazzling ways. This interplay of rural industry and watery recreation gives Carlyle a character that is both grounded and expansive, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of its people.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Carlyle, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Carlyle and Clinton County.

Detailed location data for Carlyle includes the ZIP code (62231), telephone area code (217), county seat of Clinton County (Carlyle), and school district assignment (Carlyle Community Unit School District 1). 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 Carlyle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.