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Carterville Illinois Map

Explore Carterville, 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 Carterville, Illinois

How to Use This Carterville, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	37.76005
Longitude	-89.077299
Population	5,848
Density	428.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62918
Area Code	618
County Seat	Marion
School District	Carterville Community Unit School District 5

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About Carterville, Illinois

Carterville is a locality in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,848. The population density is 428.8 people per km². Carterville is located at 37.7600°N, 89.0773°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Carterville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62918.

Carterville occupies a stretch of fertile land where the flat plains of the Midwest begin to yield to the subtle, undulating topography of southern Illinois. It lies 4.0 miles southwest of Herrin, IL (from Herrin, IL: bearing 222°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east-northeast of Carbondale. The landscape around Carterville remains defined by its inland position, far removed from any maritime influence, favoring instead the quiet presence of Crab Orchard Lake just one mile away. Hurricane Creek meanders through the nearby terrain, its waters carving a slow, deliberate path through the earth. On the distant horizon, the faint silhouette of Dutch Ridge rises against the sky, grounding the view in a sense of geological permanence. Residents often find that the quality of light at dusk, casting long, golden shadows across the fields, brings a particular clarity to the surrounding woods and open spaces. Even within the local boundaries of Unknown Park, the land retains a wild, unmanicured beauty that reflects the quiet intensity of the regional climate.

Carterville traces its origins to the industrious spirit of the nineteenth century, when the promise of coal and rail shaped the local economy. Throughout the decades, the transition from heavy extraction to a more diversified landscape has altered the rhythm of daily labor, yet the sense of purpose remains deeply ingrained in the local character. Men and women here have long relied on the steady pulse of regional trade and the seasonal cycles of the surrounding farmland to sustain their livelihood. While the mines have largely faded into the background, the legacy of that era persists in the sturdy architecture and the pragmatic outlook of the people who reside in Carterville. Today, the economy leans into a blend of service, education, and small-scale enterprise, maintaining a balance that honors the past while adapting to the demands of a modern Midwestern reality.

Cultural life in Carterville moves at a deliberate, thoughtful pace, shaped by the influence of nearby academic institutions and the shared values of a tight-knit Midwestern populace. The social calendar often revolves around the seasonal rhythms of the region, where community gatherings and local school events provide a touchstone for civic pride. Landmarks and public spaces invite residents to slow down, offering quiet corners to observe the changing seasons or engage in simple conversation. While Carterville does not seek the spotlight, it has nurtured individuals like the acclaimed author and social critic James B. Twitchell, whose perspectives on American culture were shaped by these formative surroundings. The character of the people is marked by a quiet resilience and a straightforward kindness that feels as authentic as the soil itself. Whether attending a local festival or simply walking through a neighborhood, one notices a distinct lack of pretension that defines the experience of living in Carterville.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Carterville Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 354° N
Carterville Heritage Museum (Museum) — 0.0 mi, 359° N
Cannon Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 291° W
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 140° SE
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 1.1 mi, 193° S · 91k acres
Bogard Point (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 164° S
Martha's Theatre (Theatre) — 3.8 mi, 135° SE
Herrin Service Member Memorial (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 040° NE
Herrin Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 4.6 mi, 052° NE
Crab Orchard Wildlife Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 4.7 mi, 167° S
African American Museum of Southern Illinois (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 251° W
Pyles Fork Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 6.8 mi, 259° W
Blue Dragon (Public Artwork) — 7.3 mi, 227° SW
The Carbondale Depot Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 253° W
Sharp Museum (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 249° W
Amplitheatre (Theatre) — 8.4 mi, 247° SW
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 9.3 mi, 176° S · 4,387 acres
Mystic Willow (Attraction) — 9.5 mi, 295° NW
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 11.2 mi, 182° S · 274k acres
Panther Den Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 11.2 mi, 182° S · 988 acres
Giant City State Park (State Conservation Area) — 11.4 mi, 202° S
Miranda's Loom Fine Craft Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 14.2 mi, 271° W
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 184° S
Shawnee Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 14.9 mi, 169° S · 7,712 acres
Water Fall (Attraction) — 16.2 mi, 159° S
Pomona Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 16.5 mi, 242° SW
Little Grand Canyon (Nature Reserve) — 18.2 mi, 253° W
Cobden Museum (Museum) — 18.4 mi, 212° SW
Larue-Pine Hills National Natural Landmark (National Monument) — 22.9 mi, 238° SW · 1,959 acres
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 26.4 mi, 178° S · 33k acres

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