Frederick Illinois Map

About Frederick, Illinois

Frederick is a locality in Schuyler County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Frederick is located at 40.0700°N, 90.4290°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62639.

Frederick slumbers in a landscape of gentle hills, where the rich, dark soil of western Illinois yields its bounty under an expansive sky. It lies 45.5 miles west-north-west of Springfield, IL (from Springfield, IL: bearing 294°T), and is situated 3.6 miles north of Beardstown. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a soft rolling that hints at the underlying geology, with broad fields of corn and soybeans stretching to the horizon, punctuated by the darker green of scattered woodlands. In the hushed mornings, a pearly mist often rises from the low-lying areas, softening the edges of the world and lending a quiet, almost sacred quality to the dawn. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and growing things, a testament to the agricultural heart of this place. The history of Frederick is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the practical aspirations of those who settled it. Its origins trace back to the mid-19th century, a time when pioneers sought to tame this prairie land, establishing farms and a small, sturdy community. The local economy has always been anchored by agriculture, with generations of families working the land, producing crops that feed a wider world. While grand landmarks are few, the enduring character of Frederick lies in its quiet persistence, the steady hum of tractors in the fields, and the shared understanding that binds its residents. The nearby Illinois River, though not directly bordering Frederick, influences the broader regional character, its presence a constant, unseen force shaping the climate and the very spirit of the land.

About This Frederick Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Frederick, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.070048, -90.429014. 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 Frederick and Schuyler County.

Detailed location data for Frederick includes the ZIP code (62639), telephone area code (217), county seat of Schuyler County (Rushville), and school district assignment. 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 Frederick is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.