Forrest Illinois Map

About Forrest, Illinois

Forrest is a locality in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 994. The population density is 600.3 people per km². Forrest is located at 40.7520°N, 88.4112°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61741.

Forrest unfolds across the gently rolling prairie, a place where the horizon stretches with an almost audacious vastness, broken only by the stoic silhouettes of grain elevators against the immense Illinois sky. It lies 34.5 miles east-north-east of Normal, IL (from Normal, IL: bearing 61°T), and is situated 5.4 miles east of Fairbury. The land here is a rich, fertile tapestry of cultivated fields, predominantly corn and soybeans, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the seasons and the angle of the sun. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a subtle perfume of damp soil and growing things that can feel like a benediction. The main street of Forrest, a single, unhurried artery, is lined with modest brick buildings, their windows reflecting the bright, unwavering light of midday. The history of Forrest is deeply entwined with the railroads that once thrummed through its heart, bringing settlers and commerce to this fertile expanse. Founded in the late 19th century, its economy has long been anchored in agriculture, the rhythmic cycle of planting and harvest dictating the pulse of daily life. While the railroad’s dominance has waned, the spirit of hard work and self-reliance remains, a quiet strength evident in the well-tended homes and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbors. A distinctive character of Forrest is its grounded simplicity, a place where the grand narratives of the wider world often feel distant, replaced by the tangible realities of the land and the enduring bonds of community.

About This Forrest Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forrest, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.751979, -88.411165. 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 Forrest and Livingston County.

Detailed location data for Forrest includes the ZIP code (61741), telephone area code (309), county seat of Livingston County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8). 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 Forrest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.