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Chatham Illinois Map

Explore Chatham, 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 Chatham, Illinois

How to Use This Chatham, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	39.674535
Longitude	-89.693303
Population	14,377
Density	753.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	60619, 62629
Area Code	312, 773, 217
County Seat	Springfield
School District	Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5

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About Chatham, Illinois

Chatham is a locality in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 14,377. The population density is 753.8 people per km². Chatham is located at 39.6745°N, 89.6933°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Chatham is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 60619, 62629.

Chatham defines the landscape of the Illinois prairie, where the quiet flow of Polecat Creek cuts a deliberate path through the earth. It lies 9.3 miles south-southwest of Springfield, IL (from Springfield, IL: bearing 200°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-northeast of Auburn. The terrain surrounding Chatham remains primarily flat, extending into the horizon where the seasonal cycle of corn and soybean cultivation dictates the color of the soil. Beyond the immediate fields, the distant silhouette of Sand Ridge marks the edge of the regional topography, providing a subtle break in the otherwise expansive plains. Residents often find that the light at dusk settles with a heavy, golden clarity over the fields, grounding the spirit in the stillness of the interior. Even with the proximity of Lake Springfield just two miles away, the atmosphere stays tethered to the rhythm of the inland plains.

Chatham emerged from the patterns of Midwestern settlement that favored the fertile, dark loam of the central state. The local economy grew alongside the expansion of regional rail lines, transitioning from a modest agricultural outpost into a steady, residential character that serves the broader central Illinois economy. Industries here remain closely tied to the regional needs for transport, logistics, and the professional services that support the nearby state capital. The labor of the people reflects a pragmatic endurance, seen in the clean lines of commercial corridors and the quiet maintenance of local infrastructure. Every morning, the movement of commuters signals a collective purpose, as Chatham maintains a steady, industrious pace that honors its past as a transit point.

The cultural identity of Chatham thrives on a sense of neighborly consistency, anchored by the presence of Unknown Park, which offers a space for communal gathering amidst the open sky. Notable landmarks are few, yet the local schools and the modest architecture of the public buildings provide a sense of stability that defines the everyday experience. While no major figures of global renown claim origin here, the residents take pride in the quiet achievers—the teachers, coaches, and local leaders who shape the character of the next generation. Annual festivals and seasonal events bring the residents together, creating a social fabric that relies on shared traditions rather than grand spectacles. Life in Chatham moves with a deliberate, unpretentious grace that feels entirely at home in the vast, open geography of the Midwest.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Chatham Community Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 197° S
Chatham Trail (State Recreation Area) — 0.5 mi, 302° NW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 269° W
Sangamon Valley Greenway (State Recreation Area) — 3.8 mi, 286° W
Rotary Sundial (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 027° NE
Selvaggio Historic Arches (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 026° NE
Route 66 Drive In (Cinema) — 4.6 mi, 010° N
Trutter Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 054° NE
Lincoln Memorial (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 047° NE
Impermanent Column (Public Artwork) — 5.6 mi, 044° NE
AMC Classic Springfield 12 (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 342° N
Veterans Park (Local Recreation) — 5.9 mi, 206° SW
Lauterbach Man Statue (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 007° N
Malibu Jack's (Theme Park) — 6.4 mi, 355° N
Henson Robinson Zoo (Local Recreation) — 6.8 mi, 058° NE
The Muni (Theatre) — 7.6 mi, 052° NE
Gallery 1624 (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 012° N
Illinois State Museum Research and Collections Center (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 020° N
Angel of Hope (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 004° N
Legacy Theatre (Theatre) — 8.5 mi, 014° N
DIM Art House (Gallery) — 8.5 mi, 002° N
1908 Race Riot Tour Marker - Edwards School (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 013° N
Vachel Lindsay Home (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 015° N
Elijah Iles House (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 017° N
Carpenter Park Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 13.1 mi, 013° N
Lincolns New Salem State Park (State Park) — 21.3 mi, 341° N
Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 46.5 mi, 292° W · 7,396 acres
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 50.1 mi, 342° N · 13k acres

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