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Chillicothe Illinois Map

Explore Chillicothe, 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 Chillicothe, Illinois

How to Use This Chillicothe, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	40.915961
Longitude	-89.50268
Population	6,128
Density	448.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	61523
Area Code	815
County Seat	Peoria
School District	Illinois Valley Central Unit School District 321

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About Chillicothe, Illinois

Chillicothe is a locality in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,128. The population density is 448.6 people per km². Chillicothe is located at 40.9160°N, 89.5027°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Chillicothe is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 61523.

Chillicothe rests upon the broad, fertile expanse of the Illinois prairie, where the horizon stretches wide and flat under a sky that feels immense. It lies 15.7 miles north-northwest of Washington, IL (from Washington, IL: bearing 345°T), and is situated 16.7 miles north-northeast of Peoria. The landscape is shaped by the presence of the Illinois River, which flows with a deliberate, heavy grace only one mile away. To the east, the waters of Upper Peoria Lake gather in a quiet expanse, reflecting the changing light of the seasons. Beyond the immediate banks, the terrain folds into the subtle depressions of Hardscrabble Hollow, providing a slight variance to the otherwise level ground. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the greenery of City Park, a space that anchors the center of Chillicothe with its quiet paths and open shade. A short distance away, the trees of Spring Branch State Conservation Area offer a dense, sheltered contrast to the surrounding agricultural fields.

Chillicothe emerged from the steady pulse of Midwestern growth, built on the strength of its connection to the waterway that served as a primary artery for early commerce. Over the generations, the local economy shifted from the initial demands of river trade to a diverse industrial base that values the utility of the land. Trains still move through the corridors of Chillicothe with a rhythmic intensity, marking the hours for those working in manufacturing and regional distribution. The soil here remains a primary asset, supporting the intensive agriculture that defines the broader regional identity. Brick storefronts and sturdy warehouses speak to a time when brick-and-mortar industry demanded permanence and physical labor. Today, the town maintains a steady pace, balancing the legacy of its labor-driven past with the quiet necessity of modern commerce.

The cultural character of Chillicothe is defined by a deep, understated resilience that mirrors the seasonal shifts of the prairie. Residents gather for local events that celebrate the harvest and the community spirit, often centering activities around the public spaces that keep the town connected. While no singular, globally famous figure claims this exact soil as their birthplace, the collective identity is shaped by the families who have weathered the cycles of the Great Plains for generations. The architecture remains grounded and functional, with modest homes sitting beneath mature trees that hold the summer heat long after dusk. Life here moves with a deliberate, measured cadence that favors long-term stability over the frantic energy of larger urban centers. In the quiet evenings, the air carries a crispness that reminds one of the vast, open distances defining this specific corner of the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memorial Park (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 065° NE
Santa Fe Train Mural (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 041° NE
Shore Acres Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 139° SE
Town Theater (Cinema) — 0.9 mi, 083° E
Cutright Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 096° E
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 140° SE
Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 049° NE
Dr. Frank & Aagot Green Wildlife Sanctuary (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 332° NW
Chillicothe Sportsmens Club (Park) — 2.3 mi, 038° NE
Big And Little Gotch Fields (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 179° S
Paddock Gun Club (Park) — 3.0 mi, 162° S
Frazer Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 269° W
Arrowhead Country Club (Local Recreation) — 5.1 mi, 275° W
Hopewell Peter Toth sculpture (Public Artwork) — 5.8 mi, 030° NE
Illinois River State Fish and Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 9.0 mi, 194° S
Lacroix Rock (Monument) — 9.7 mi, 204° SW
Rock Island (State Recreation Area) — 10.0 mi, 224° SW
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 10.8 mi, 023° NE · 13k acres
Princeville Heritage Museum (Museum) — 12.9 mi, 276° W
Peoria Public Schools Stadium (Stadium) — 13.3 mi, 200° S
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 195° S
AMC Classic Sunnyland 10 (Cinema) — 15.6 mi, 176° S
Arts Partners (Gallery) — 15.9 mi, 200° S
Studios on Sheridan (Gallery) — 15.9 mi, 200° S
Dome Planetarium (Museum) — 16.3 mi, 196° S
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria (Arts Centre) — 16.4 mi, 196° S
Eastlight Theatre (Theatre) — 17.2 mi, 190° S
Fondulac Drive Lookout 1 (Viewpoint) — 17.3 mi, 192° S
Wildlife Prairie Park (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 17.5 mi, 225° SW
Ulrich Wildlife Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.4 mi, 178° S

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