Catlin Illinois Map

About Catlin, Illinois

Catlin is a locality in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,160. The population density is 982.3 people per km². Catlin is located at 40.0650°N, 87.7020°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61817.

Catlin rests in the gentle embrace of Vermilion County, a place where the land rolls with a quiet dignity, its contours softened by seasons of sun and snow. It lies 5.6 miles south-west of Danville, IL (from Danville, IL: bearing 223°T), and is situated 3.7 miles west-north-west of Westville. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons that seem impossibly vast, broken only by the occasional stand of mature oak or the shy flutter of a monarch butterfly. The air here, especially in the liminal hours of dawn and dusk, carries a faint sweetness, a blend of damp earth and blooming wildflowers, a subtle perfume that clings to the senses. The sky above Catlin is a grand canvas, often painted with bruised purples and fiery oranges as the sun dips low, casting long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of barns and silos. The history of Catlin is a story told in the rich, dark soil that has sustained its people for generations, a legacy rooted in the fertile prairie that once defined this region. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant farmland, established a community that grew organically, its economy tied intrinsically to the cycles of agriculture. While the landscape itself offers no dramatic cliffs or roaring rivers, its subtle beauty lies in its enduring resilience, the quiet persistence of life that thrives in its open spaces. The local character of Catlin is one of unassuming strength, a community that has weathered the shifts in economic tides, from the agricultural boom to the more varied industries that now contribute to its vitality, always holding fast to its roots in the land.

About This Catlin Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Catlin, 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 Catlin and Vermilion County.

Detailed location data for Catlin includes the ZIP code (61817), telephone area code (309), county seat of Vermilion County (Danville), and school district assignment (Salt Fork Community Unit School District 512). 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 Catlin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.