Flat Rock Illinois Map

About Flat Rock, Illinois

Flat Rock is a locality in Crawford County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 337. The population density is 163.3 people per km². Flat Rock is located at 38.9017°N, 87.6717°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62427.

Flat Rock lies cradled by the softly rolling terrain of southeastern Illinois, where the land gently slopes towards the Wabash River and its tributaries. It lies 18.7 miles south of York, IL (from York, IL: bearing 185°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-south-east of Robinson. Here, the sky seems to stretch wider, its vastness a constant backdrop to the scattered farmsteads and the quiet hum of rural life. The very soil, a rich, dark loam, yields generously to cultivation, and the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of ripening corn and freshly turned earth. Oak and hickory trees, ancient sentinels of the landscape, punctuate the fields and line the winding country roads, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sun. Evenings here are painted with a particular kind of light, a golden wash that softens the edges of the world, lending a quiet dignity to the weathered barns and the distant silhouettes of the trees. The history of Flat Rock is etched not in grand monuments, but in the persistent spirit of those who have worked this land for generations. Its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the soil, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its livelihood, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythm of daily life. While not a hub of industry, the echoes of past endeavors, perhaps a long-closed general store or a forgotten mill, linger in the quiet corners of the community. The presence of the nearby river, a watery artery that once facilitated trade and travel, still influences the local character, offering opportunities for recreation and a connection to the natural world. This enduring connection to the land and its simple rhythms defines the enduring character of Flat Rock, a place where the past is a gentle whisper and the present unfolds with a quiet, unhurried grace.

About This Flat Rock Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Flat Rock, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.901711, -87.671692. 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 Flat Rock and Crawford County.

Detailed location data for Flat Rock includes the ZIP code (62427), telephone area code (217), county seat of Crawford County (Robinson), and school district assignment (Robinson Community Unit School District 2). 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 Flat Rock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.