Enfield Illinois Map

About Enfield, Illinois

Enfield is a locality in White County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 546. The population density is 189.8 people per km². Enfield is located at 38.0995°N, 88.3375°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62835.

Enfield rests in the gentle embrace of southern Illinois, a place where the rolling landscape softens into broad, fertile plains. It lies 25.0 miles west-north-west of Posey, IN (from Posey, IN: bearing 286°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west of Carmi. Here, the sky feels vast, an expansive dome that shifts through a thousand shades of blue and grey with the passing clouds, casting a luminous, almost ethereal light on the surrounding fields. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of ripening corn and the damp earth after a recent shower, a scent that clings to everything with quiet persistence. The houses, many with porches that seem to breathe in the afternoon sun, are scattered amongst the trees and fields, giving Enfield a character that is both open and intimately connected to the land. The history of Enfield is deeply rooted in the rich soil that has sustained its people for generations, primarily through agriculture. Corn and soybeans are the lifeblood of this region, their emerald and gold hues stretching to the horizon, a testament to the enduring partnership between the farmers and the land. While the railroad once brought bustling commerce to Enfield, its tracks now lie silent, a relic of a bygone era. Yet, the spirit of resilience endures, a quiet strength found in the community's ability to adapt and persevere. The local gathering places, simple and unadorned, serve as the heart of Enfield, where stories are shared and the gentle rhythm of life continues to unfold, marked by the changing seasons and the steady cycle of the harvest.

About This Enfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Enfield, 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 Enfield and White County.

Detailed location data for Enfield includes the ZIP code (62835), telephone area code (618), county seat of White County (Carmi), and school district assignment (Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3). 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 Enfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.