Colfax Illinois Map

About Colfax, Illinois

Colfax is a locality in McLean County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,054. The population density is 666.2 people per km². Colfax is located at 40.5670°N, 88.6165°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61728.

Colfax rests on the broad, gently rolling prairie, a place where the horizon seems to stretch into an infinite, pale blue canvas, particularly in the quiet hours of late afternoon when the sun casts long, attenuated shadows across the cultivated fields. It lies 20.0 miles east of Normal, IL (from Normal, IL: bearing 79°T), and is situated 16.7 miles east-north-east of McGaw Park. The land here is a rich, dark loam, yielding its bounty under the vast, open sky, and the air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening corn. The town itself, a modest cluster of buildings, feels grounded and enduring, its streets laid out with a practical grid that speaks of purposeful settlement. The history of Colfax is tied to the persistent agricultural spirit of central Illinois, a legacy forged by pioneers who transformed these fertile plains into breadbaskets. The local economy, long anchored by farming, continues to revolve around the cultivation of corn and soybeans, with the grain elevators standing as silent sentinels of this enduring industry. A notable feature of Colfax is its enduring connection to the past, evident in the well-preserved architecture that hints at its development during eras when railroads were the arteries of commerce, bringing goods and people to this heartland crossroads. The rhythm of life in Colfax is measured by the seasons and the cycles of planting and harvest, a steady, unhurried tempo that reflects the deep roots of its community.

About This Colfax Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colfax, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.566979, -88.616451. 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 Colfax and McLean County.

Detailed location data for Colfax includes the ZIP code (61728), telephone area code (309), county seat of McLean County (Bloomington), and school district assignment (Ridgeview Community Unit School District 19). 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 Colfax is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.