Gilson Illinois Map

About Gilson, Illinois

Gilson is a locality in Knox County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 120. The population density is 37.7 people per km². Gilson is located at 40.8617°N, 90.2015°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61436.

Gilson rests upon the broad, sweeping shoulders of western Illinois, a place where the land seems to breathe in slow, deliberate exhales of amber waves of grain. It lies 10.7 miles south-east of Galesburg, IL (from Galesburg, IL: bearing 124°T), and is situated 5.4 miles south-east of Knoxville. The terrain here is a study in gentle contours, rolling hills that soften the horizon and fields that stretch out like an unfinished canvas under the vast, ever-changing sky. In the late afternoon, the sun, a molten disc, casts long, velvety shadows that elongate the furrows of tilled earth, giving the landscape a profound sense of depth and quietude. The air, particularly in the summer months, carries the faint, sweet perfume of ripening corn and the earthy musk of freshly turned soil, a scent that clings to everything with a persistent, comforting embrace. The story of Gilson is written in the enduring spirit of agriculture that has shaped this corner of Knox County for generations. Its origins lie in the fertile prairie soil, a bounty that has sustained families and fueled the local economy through the cultivation of crops like corn and soybeans. Though the population has remained modest, a testament to the enduring appeal of a slower, more grounded existence, the echoes of past endeavors can still be felt in the solid, unpretentious architecture of its buildings and the enduring camaraderie of its residents. There are no grand monuments or bustling attractions here, but rather a quiet dignity, a subtle strength that comes from a deep connection to the land and a shared understanding of the enduring cycles of nature.

About This Gilson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gilson, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.861705, -90.201511. 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 Gilson and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Gilson includes the ZIP code (61436), telephone area code (815), county seat of Knox County (Galesburg), and school district assignment (Knoxville Community Unit School District 202). 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 Gilson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.