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Godfrey Illinois Map

Explore Godfrey, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Godfrey, Illinois

How to Use This Godfrey, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Godfrey, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Godfrey.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Godfrey
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Madison County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.952893
Longitude	-90.222545
Population	17,825
Density	200.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62035
Area Code	309
County Seat	Edwardsville
School District	Alton Community Unit School District 11

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About Godfrey, Illinois

Godfrey is a locality in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 17,825. The population density is 200.1 people per km². Godfrey is located at 38.9529°N, 90.2225°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Godfrey is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62035.

Godfrey occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding presence of the Rocky Fork, which carves its path through the terrain. It lies 4.5 miles north of Alton, IL (from Alton, IL: bearing 358°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-northeast of Old Jamestown.

The water of the Rocky Fork flows with a quiet purpose, shaping the earth as it moves past the local ground. To the west, the horizon holds the distant silhouette of Goat Ranch Ridge, a reminder of the elevated shifts in the earth far beyond the immediate plains. Residents often gather near the calm surface of Godfrey Pond, where the light at dusk settles in long, soft amber hues across the water. A short distance away, the land dips into the quiet basin of Hop Hollow, creating a natural drainage that feeds the surrounding woodland. Godfrey maintains a grounded character, marked by the steady growth of trees and the open feel of the prairie.

History in Godfrey remains tied to the agricultural expansion of the Midwest, where the soil once supported vast fields of corn and soybeans. The local economy has evolved from its early agrarian roots into a blend of commerce and service industries that support the daily needs of the population. Many people commute to nearby hubs, yet they return to the quiet stability of a place that values its connection to the land. Small businesses and professional offices now form the backbone of the local trade, moving with the measured pace of a region that prioritizes practical utility. Industry here reflects a modest, hardworking ambition, as the infrastructure of the surrounding region continues to provide for those who reside in the area. The fiber of Godfrey remains woven into a tradition of self-reliance and steady, methodical progress.

Cultural life in Godfrey centers on the shared public spaces that bring neighbors together throughout the shifting seasons. Godfrey Ball Park offers a primary venue for recreation, serving as a focal point for families and athletes who gather under the bright Midwestern sun. The community honors its heritage through local events that celebrate the spirit of the region, emphasizing a connection to the traditions of the heartland. Notable figures associated with the broader cultural landscape, such as the jazz legend Miles Davis, have roots in the immediate area, reflecting the creative depth found in this part of the state. Visitors often recognize the quiet pride of the residents, who maintain their landmarks with an attention to detail that speaks of long-term care. Godfrey continues to be a place where the rhythm of everyday life is dictated by the simple, enduring beauty of the changing sky.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rolling Hills Golf Course (Park) — 0.2 mi, 140° SE
Robert K. Glazebrook Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 120° SE
Solider's Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 121° SE
Godfrey Ball Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 098° E
Avenue of Flags (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 107° E
LaVista Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 213° SW
North Point (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 096° E
Oblate Buffer (Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 198° S
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 2.0 mi, 178° S
Olin Foundation (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 214° SW
John M. Olin Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 177° S
Vadalabene Bike Trail (State Recreation Area) — 2.4 mi, 201° S
Piasa Island Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 228° SW
Stone Bridge Footing (Historic Ruins) — 3.7 mi, 257° W
Golf Course (Park) — 4.2 mi, 133° SE
Alton Military Prison Site (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 157° SE
Jacoby Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 157° SE
Alton Hauntings Ghost Tours (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 152° SE
Robert Pershing Wadlow (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 128° SE
Katy Trail (State Park) — 6.8 mi, 240° SW
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.3 mi, 164° S · 32k acres
WPA Comfort Station (Historic Ruins) — 8.5 mi, 178° S
Edward "ted" And Pat Jones-confluence Point State Park (State Park) — 8.8 mi, 147° SE
Bethalto Historical Museum (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 107° E
Raging Rivers Water Park (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 276° W
Charles Raich Field (Stadium) — 10.6 mi, 132° SE
Missouri Wing (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 261° W
James J Eagan Center Theatre (Theatre) — 11.7 mi, 200° S
Hartford Castle (Historic Castle / Fort) — 12.9 mi, 145° SE
Little Creek Nature Area (Nature Reserve) — 13.0 mi, 197° S

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