Colmar Illinois Map

About Colmar, Illinois

Colmar is a locality in McDonough County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Colmar is located at 40.3453°N, 90.8912°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61453.

Colmar rests in McDonough County, a quiet settlement where the land gently rolls, hinting at the broader prairie expanse that defines western Illinois. It lies 39.4 miles north-east of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 44°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-west of Colchester. The character of this place is etched in the way the sunlight lingers on the cultivated fields, a golden wash that softens the edges of the horizon as dusk approaches. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like rumpled blankets under the vast sky, their greens and golds shifting with the breeze, while the occasional cluster of mature oak and maple trees offers a darker, more solid punctuation to the landscape. The air itself carries a subtle scent of turned earth and distant woodsmoke, a comforting perfume that speaks of the enduring agricultural heart of this region. The history of Colmar is intimately tied to the rich soil that surrounds it, a testament to generations of farmers who have coaxed sustenance from this land. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile ground, the local economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its prosperity. While it may not boast grand landmarks or bustling industry, Colmar's distinction lies in its unhurried pace of life and the quiet pride of its residents. It’s a place where community bonds are as strong as the ties to the land, a place that has weathered the changes of time by holding fast to its core identity, a small but resilient piece of the Illinois prairie.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Colmar, 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 Colmar and McDonough County.

Detailed location data for Colmar includes the ZIP code (62367), telephone area code (217, 815), county seat of McDonough County (Macomb), 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 Colmar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.