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East St. Louis Illinois Map

Explore East St. Louis, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of East St. Louis, Illinois

How to Use This East St. Louis, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for East St. Louis, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to East St. Louis.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	East St. Louis
State	Illinois (IL)
County	St. Clair County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.616361
Longitude	-90.130528
Population	18,469
Density	512.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	62201, 62207
Area Code	217
County Seat	Belleville
School District	East St. Louis School District 189

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About East St. Louis, Illinois

East St. Louis is a locality in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 18,469. The population density is 512.3 people per km². East St. Louis is located at 38.6164°N, 90.1305°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. East St. Louis is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 62201, 62207.

East St. Louis stretches across a wide, flat expanse of the American heartland, defined by the heavy, steady presence of the Mississippi River flowing just two miles to the west. The landscape here is characterized by the expansive plains of the Midwest, where the horizon feels vast and uninterrupted by any significant elevation until one looks toward the distant haze of Belcher Ridge. Residents often spend their quiet afternoons at Eshla Playground, an open space that serves as a common ground for the neighborhood. While Canteen Lake sits four miles away, its presence provides a subtle cooling effect on the humid summer air that drifts across the basin. The quality of light during the late afternoon here turns the sky a deep, bruised violet, casting long shadows across the industrial remnants that mark the edge of the plains.

East St. Louis grew from its proximity to vital trade routes, establishing itself as a robust center for manufacturing and rail transport during the height of the industrial era. The local economy was long anchored by the stockyards and heavy manufacturing, which drew many workers to the region to build a life centered on the rhythm of the machines. Though the intensity of those early industries has shifted, the legacy of that labor remains visible in the sturdy, weathered brick architecture that lines the older streets. Further out, one might find the geological curiosity of Kerr Island rising from the surrounding basin, a reminder of the shifting waters that shaped the region long ago. The community continues to navigate the complexities of its economic heritage, balancing the memory of its industrial peak with the daily persistence of its residents.

Cultural character in East St. Louis is defined by a deep, resilient spirit and a profound influence on the American musical landscape, particularly in the realms of jazz and blues. The legendary musician Miles Davis spent his formative years here, absorbing the sounds of a town that has always held a distinct and soulful rhythm. Notable landmarks like the Chain of Rocks, located nine miles away, serve as a testament to the power of the natural forces that have long dictated the movement of people and goods in this corridor. Community events often bring people together in the shadow of the regional skyline, creating a sense of connection that persists despite the changing times. The air here holds a certain weight, a combination of damp soil and the lingering echoes of a long, industrious history that continues to shape the identity of East St. Louis.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jackie Joyner Kersee Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 022° N
Jackie Robinson Khoury League Fields (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 169° S
Frank Holten State Park (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 123° SE
Alorton Heron Rookery (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 201° S
Fairmont City Site (Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 019° N
Golf Course (Park) — 2.4 mi, 026° NE
Malcolm W. Martin (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 280° W
Mississippi River Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 280° W
Lewis and Clark in Illinois (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 290° W
The Captain's Return (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 284° W
Gateway Arch Riverboats (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 279° W
Gateway Arch National Park (National Park) — 2.9 mi, 288° W · 85 acres
Museum at the Gateway Arch (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 281° W
International Fur Exchange (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 281° W
Economy Museum at the St. Louis Fed (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 285° W
Eagle Park Marsh (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 341° N
Cahokia Mounds State Historical Site (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 057° NE
MX Movies & Bar (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 286° W
National Blues Museum (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 287° W
Mct Schoolhouse Trail Spur (Local Recreation) — 3.4 mi, 348° N
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 279° W
Ferrara Theatre (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 289° W
Village Theatre (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 155° SE
Des Lee Gallery (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 287° W
St. Louis Aquarium (Aquarium) — 4.2 mi, 281° W
Mound 44 (Historic Ruins) — 4.3 mi, 046° NE
Zuka Arts Guild (Arts Centre) — 4.3 mi, 303° NW
Mound 94 (Historic Ruins) — 4.3 mi, 054° NE
Mosenthein Island (State Recreation Area) — 7.0 mi, 326° NW
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.4 mi, 348° N · 32k acres

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