Foosland Illinois Map

About Foosland, Illinois

Foosland is a locality in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 37. The population density is 172.8 people per km². Foosland is located at 40.3614°N, 88.4281°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61845.

Foosland rests in Champaign County, a quiet sentinel on the broad, fertile plains of central Illinois. It lies 19.5 miles north-north-west of Champaign, IL (from Champaign, IL: bearing 330°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-south-west of Gibson City. The land here unfolds in a gentle, almost imperceptible undulation, a vast canvas of cultivated fields that stretch toward horizons often softened by the haze of summer or the sharp, clean clarity of winter air. The character of Foosland is one of quiet resilience, a place where the sky feels immense and the silence is broken only by the murmur of wind through cornstalks or the distant rumble of a passing combine. The light at dusk here can be particularly profound, painting the western sky in hues of bruised purple and molten gold that linger long after the sun has dipped below the flat, unwavering line of the earth. The history of Foosland is inextricably linked to the rich agricultural heritage of this region, its very existence a testament to the deep, dark soil that has sustained generations. The local economy, like that of many places in Champaign County, is largely driven by the bounty of the land – soybeans and corn are the kings of this domain, their cultivation shaping the landscape and the rhythm of daily life. While Foosland itself may not boast grand monuments or bustling attractions, its distinctiveness lies in its unpretentious authenticity, a place where the enduring spirit of farming and community is etched into the very character of the place. The quiet industry of the fields, the steady pulse of agricultural life, defines the unique essence of Foosland.

About This Foosland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Foosland, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.361422, -88.428112. 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 Foosland and Champaign County.

Detailed location data for Foosland includes the ZIP code (61845), telephone area code (309), county seat of Champaign County (Urbana), and school district assignment (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5). 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 Foosland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.