Coal Valley Illinois Map

About Coal Valley, Illinois

Coal Valley is a locality in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,229. The population density is 505.1 people per km². Coal Valley is located at 41.4286°N, 90.4610°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61240.

Coal Valley rests in a quiet hollow, a place where the broad Illinois prairie softens into rolling hills. It lies 6.1 miles south-south-east of Moline, IL (from Moline, IL: bearing 153°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-east of Davenport. The land here is a rich, dark loam, yielding generously to the plow under skies that often stretch to an astonishing, boundless blue. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the arthritic hands of elders, punctuate the fields, offering shade that feels almost sacred during the humid summers. In the spring, the air hums with the industry of bees and the sweet, earthy scent of newly turned soil, a fragrance that clings to the very fabric of the day. The gentle slopes, dusted with the golden light of late afternoon, invite contemplation, a subtle invitation to pause and absorb the unhurried rhythm of life. The history of Coal Valley is inextricably bound to the deep veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface, a legacy that shaped its early economy and the hardy character of its people. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, their echo can still be felt in the sturdy, unassuming architecture and the quiet pride of its residents. Today, the local economy is more diversified, drawing strength from the surrounding agricultural bounty and a growing number of small businesses that serve the needs of the community. The nearby Rock River, a ribbon of silver in the distance, offers a different kind of solace, a place for quiet reflection or the simple pleasure of watching the water flow, a constant reminder of the enduring spirit of Coal Valley.

About This Coal Valley Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Coal Valley, 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 Coal Valley and Rock Island County.

Detailed location data for Coal Valley includes the ZIP code (61240), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Rock Island County (Rock Island), and school district assignment (Moline-Coal Valley School District 40). 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 Coal Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.