Geneseo Illinois Map

About Geneseo, Illinois

Geneseo is a locality in Henry County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,673. The population density is 538.8 people per km². Geneseo is located at 41.4481°N, 90.1543°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61254.

Geneseo rests in the broad, green heart of Henry County, a place where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet contentment. It lies 19.1 miles east-south-east of Moline, IL (from Moline, IL: bearing 102°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-north-west of Atkinson. Rolling fields of corn and soybeans stretch to horizons softened by the hazy, pale blue of the Illinois sky, their orderly rows a testament to generations of patient cultivation. The landscape is a gentle topography, a subtle rise and fall of fertile earth that flows into the wider plains, broken only by the occasional cluster of stately oak trees or the silver ribbon of a creek. Even in the midst of summer's heat, the air carries a crispness, a whisper of the open sky that seems to permeate everything, imbuing the very atmosphere with a sense of spaciousness and enduring calm. The roots of Geneseo run deep into the rich prairie soil, a history shaped by pioneers drawn to the promise of abundant farmland. Its economy has long been anchored in agriculture, the cyclical rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pulse of life here, with local businesses supporting the needs of the surrounding farms and their families. The town’s character is one of friendly pragmatism, a place where neighbors know each other and the pace of life allows for genuine connection, a stark contrast to the clamor of larger cities. A notable landmark, the historic Henry County Courthouse, stands as a quiet sentinel to the town's past, its architecture a dignified echo of earlier eras, while the annual Geneseo graduating class always marks a significant moment in the town's unfolding narrative.

About This Geneseo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Geneseo, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.44809, -90.154285. 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 Geneseo and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Geneseo includes the ZIP code (61254), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Henry County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Geneseo Community Unit School District 228). 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 Geneseo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.