Clifton Illinois Map

About Clifton, Illinois

Clifton is a locality in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,385. The population density is 531.1 people per km². Clifton is located at 40.9353°N, 87.9345°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60927.

Clifton unfolds itself across a landscape of gentle, rolling plains, where the horizon stretches wide and the sky feels like a vast, unfurled canvas. It lies 13.3 miles south-south-west of Kankakee, IL (from Kankakee, IL: bearing 197°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south-south-west of Chebanse. The land here is a patient, fertile quilt of agriculture, punctuated by the occasional cluster of sturdy farmhouses and the distant glint of silos catching the sun. A quiet sort of beauty resides in the way the wind whispers through fields of corn and soybeans, bending them in unison like a silent, green ocean. Even the air seems to carry a certain cleanness, a hint of damp earth and growing things, especially after a summer rain has washed the dust from the broad, open fields that embrace Clifton. The history of Clifton is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the fertile soil that has sustained them. Founded by settlers drawn to the rich farmland, the town’s economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the earth, with agriculture remaining its steadfast heartbeat. You can sense the legacy of generations who have worked this land, their stories carried on the breeze and reflected in the unassuming strength of the community. Local businesses, often generations old themselves, form the backbone of Clifton’s daily life, fostering a palpable sense of connection and shared purpose that defines this corner of Illinois.

About This Clifton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clifton, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.935311, -87.934485. 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 Clifton and Iroquois County.

Detailed location data for Clifton includes the ZIP code (60927), telephone area code (630, 331), county seat of Iroquois County (Watseka), and school district assignment (Central Community Unit School District 4). 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 Clifton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.