Erie Illinois Map

About Erie, Illinois

Erie is a locality in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,614. The population density is 463.7 people per km². Erie is located at 41.6564°N, 90.0793°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61250.

Erie rests in the broad embrace of Whiteside County, a landscape defined by the gentle, rolling contours of the Illinois prairie. It lies 24.3 miles east-north-east of Bettendorf, IA (from Bettendorf, IA: bearing 68°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west of Prophetstown. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their cultivated geometry a quiet counterpoint to the untamed whisper of the wind that sweeps across the open sky. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of tilled soil and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening grain, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at Erie’s core. Sunlight, when it catches the dew-kissed leaves of the scattered oak groves, seems to linger, casting a warm, golden hue that softens the hard edges of the day. The story of Erie is one of quiet resilience and steady growth, a narrative etched by generations of farmers who coaxed sustenance from this fertile earth. Its economy has long been anchored to the land, with agriculture and its related industries forming the bedrock of prosperity. The nearby Rock River, a silver ribbon winding through the landscape, has historically served as a vital artery for commerce and connection, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of the people. While modern life has brought new avenues of commerce, Erie retains a palpable sense of community, where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the local tempo, and neighbors often know each other by name.

About This Erie Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Erie, 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 Erie and Whiteside County.

Detailed location data for Erie includes the ZIP code (61250), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Whiteside County (Morrison), and school district assignment (Erie Community Unit School District 1). 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 Erie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.