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Effingham Illinois Map

Explore Effingham, 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 Effingham, Illinois

How to Use This Effingham, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Effingham, 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 Effingham.

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	Effingham
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Effingham County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	39.120042
Longitude	-88.543383
Population	12,252
Density	458.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62401
Area Code	217
County Seat	Effingham
School District	Effingham Community Unit School District 40

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About Effingham, Illinois

Effingham is a locality in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 12,252. The population density is 458.9 people per km². Effingham is located at 39.1200°N, 88.5434°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Effingham is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62401.

Effingham emerges from the expansive Illinois prairie as a deliberate point of convergence where the horizon meets the sky in a long, unbroken line. It lies 26.7 miles south-southwest of Mattoon, IL (from Mattoon, IL: bearing 200°T), and is situated 11.7 miles east-northeast of Altamont. The landscape surrounding Effingham remains defined by the slow, seasonal pulse of agriculture, where the soil holds a deep, dark fertility that has shaped the regional character for generations. Only one mile away, the quiet waters of Salt Creek trace a path through the fields, offering a subtle contrast to the flat, expansive terrain. Residents often find solace in the nearby grounds of Bliss Park, a local space that provides a communal anchor amidst the surrounding farmland. In the distance, the faint, hazy outline of Pleasant Ridge offers the only vertical relief against an otherwise level expanse, while the wooded depths of Hidden Springs State Forest wait sixteen miles away for those seeking the shade of mature timber.

Effingham carries the weight of a transit hub, its identity inextricably linked to the iron rails and asphalt arteries that have long facilitated the movement of goods across the Midwest. The local economy thrives on this logistical connectivity, supporting a diverse industrial base that ranges from manufacturing plants to a robust network of service providers. History here is marked by the steady labor of those who built the infrastructure, transforming a crossroads into a center of regional commerce. Entrepreneurs and workers alike contribute to a persistent, industrious output that keeps the local economy moving with the precision of a clock. Even as the seasons shift the colors of the crops from vibrant green to a muted harvest gold, the commitment to production remains a constant, defining feature of life in Effingham.

Cultural identity in Effingham finds its expression in the quiet pride of a community that values its role as a vital junction of the American interior. The Cross at the Crossroads stands as a prominent, singular landmark that dominates the visual field for travelers passing through the region. Community spirit often manifests during local gatherings and seasonal events that draw neighbors together, fostering a sense of continuity that defies the transient nature of a highway town. While the area avoids the clamor of larger metropolitan centers, it maintains a steady, deliberate pace that allows for a focus on the immediate and the tangible. Notable individuals such as the legendary basketball coach Guy "Butch" van Breda Kolff have left their mark on the cultural consciousness, their influence lingering in the memories of those who value discipline and excellence. Effingham preserves its character through these shared experiences, maintaining a quiet dignity that is as expansive as the sky above.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Heart Theatre (Cinema) — 0.1 mi, 056° NE
Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 042° NE
Community Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 063° NE
Evergreen Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 347° N
Village Mall Cinemas (Cinema) — 1.2 mi, 181° S
Ping's Prairie (Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 335° NW
Ping Prairie at Husky Hollow (Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 334° NW
Wildcat Hollow State Habitat Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.7 mi, 197° S
Ballard Nature Center (Private Recreation) — 9.1 mi, 248° W
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 070° E
Dieterich Community Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 9.6 mi, 116° SE
Rock Cave State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.6 mi, 264° W
Hidden Springs State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 15.2 mi, 330° NW
Lake Shelbyville (Recreation Area) — 23.3 mi, 335° NW
Two Story Outhouse (Attraction) — 23.6 mi, 006° N
Clay County Historical Society (Museum) — 24.1 mi, 175° S
Robert Ridgeway Grasslands (Nature Reserve) — 24.6 mi, 127° SE
Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 25.7 mi, 339° N
Burgess-Osborne Auditorium (Theatre) — 26.4 mi, 020° N
WW2 Tank (Monument) — 27.0 mi, 021° N
Fox Ridge State Park (State Park) — 27.4 mi, 047° NE
Stephen A. Forbest State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 28.2 mi, 204° SW
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area (Nature Reserve) — 30.0 mi, 205° SW
Fayette County Museum (Museum) — 31.5 mi, 250° W
Vandalia State House State Historic Site (Museum) — 31.5 mi, 250° W
Swizzle Spoon (Public Artwork) — 31.9 mi, 067° NE
Porch Swing (Attraction) — 31.9 mi, 067° NE
Kaskaskia Dragon (Attraction) — 32.5 mi, 252° W
CE&I Depot (Attraction) — 34.4 mi, 303° NW
Carnegie Museum (Museum) — 36.6 mi, 137° SE

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