Clear Lake Illinois Map

About Clear Lake, Illinois

Clear Lake is a locality in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 203. Clear Lake is located at 39.8137°N, 89.5687°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62702.

Clear Lake unfolds across a landscape shaped by the generous hand of glacial retreat, its waters reflecting a sky that often stretches in vast, unbroken arcs over the gently rolling prairie. It lies 4.1 miles east-north-east of Springfield, IL (from Springfield, IL: bearing 78°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-south-east of Sherman. The land here, a fertile loam, yields generously to the plow, and the air carries the clean, earthy scent of tilled fields and distant woodlands. In the quiet hours, a profound stillness settles, broken only by the rustle of corn stalks whispering secrets to the wind or the distant lowing of cattle, a sound that seems to echo the very heartbeat of the countryside. The sun, when it dips below the horizon, paints the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, softened shadows that stretch across the meadows, a daily benediction on this tranquil corner of the world. The story of Clear Lake is one of enduring agricultural spirit, its economy deeply rooted in the rich soil that has sustained generations of farmers. This is a place where the harvest dictates the rhythm of life, and the bounty of the land is celebrated in community gatherings that speak of shared heritage and neighborly connection. Though not a place of grand pronouncements, the history of Clear Lake is etched into the very character of its people – resilient, practical, and deeply appreciative of the simple, profound beauty of their surroundings. The local taverns and diners hum with a low murmur of conversation, the everyday narratives of families and livelihoods, a testament to the quiet strength of a community that thrives on connection and the enduring promise of the land.

About This Clear Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clear Lake, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.813661, -89.568708. 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 Clear Lake and Sangamon County.

Detailed location data for Clear Lake includes the ZIP code (62707), telephone area code (217), county seat of Sangamon County (Springfield), and school district assignment. 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 Clear Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.