Cornell Illinois Map

About Cornell, Illinois

Cornell is a locality in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 389. The population density is 247.3 people per km². Cornell is located at 40.9900°N, 88.7292°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61319.

Cornell unfolds across the flat expanse of the prairie, a quiet collection of structures under a sky that seems to stretch forever. It lies 35.6 miles north-north-east of Normal, IL (from Normal, IL: bearing 23°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-west of Pontiac. The land here, a rich, dark soil, speaks of centuries of growth and harvest, its surface broken only by the occasional windbreak of trees and the straight, purposeful lines of farm fields. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the fertile ground and the vast, open spaces that define this corner of the world. The buildings themselves, predominantly brick and wood, stand with a humble resilience, as if absorbing the very essence of the prairie wind that whispers through them. Originally platted in the 1850s, Cornell owes its existence to the railroad, a vital artery that brought settlers and commerce to this agricultural heartland. The economy of Cornell has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding fields, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels to the ongoing cycle of planting and reaping. While the railroad's prominence has shifted, the spirit of resourcefulness remains, with local businesses serving the needs of the farming families who have cultivated this land for generations. A distinctive feature of Cornell is its enduring connection to its agricultural roots, a palpable sense that the town’s pulse beats in time with the seasons and the rhythm of the harvest.

About This Cornell Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cornell, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.990033, -88.729234. 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 Cornell and Livingston County.

Detailed location data for Cornell includes the ZIP code (60619), telephone area code (312, 773, 815), county seat of Livingston County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Cornell Community Consolidated School District 426). 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 Cornell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.