Goodfield Illinois Map

About Goodfield, Illinois

Goodfield is a locality in Woodford County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 985. The population density is 226.1 people per km². Goodfield is located at 40.6298°N, 89.2748°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61742.

Goodfield, Illinois, unfolds across a landscape of broad, fertile plains where the horizon stretches with an almost startling clarity. It lies 16.9 miles west-north-west of Normal, IL (from Normal, IL: bearing 298°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east of Morton. The land itself, a rich loam, bears the imprint of generations of cultivation, its contours softened by the gentle swell of the prairie, a subtle undulation that catches the light in a thousand ways throughout the day. Here, the sky is a dominant force, a vast canvas where clouds drift with a slow, deliberate grace, and the sun, when it breaks through, casts long, golden shafts across the fields of corn and soybeans, imbuing the air with a palpable warmth, especially in the late afternoon. The character of Goodfield is one of quiet perseverance, a steady presence amidst the endless green and gold of the surrounding farms. The story of Goodfield is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Illinois, its economy built upon the bounty of the land that has sustained it since its early days. The fertile soil, a legacy of ancient glaciers, continues to be the primary source of prosperity, with fields yielding abundant crops that feed both the nation and the world. While not a place of grand historical monuments, its history is written in the enduring spirit of its people and the continuity of its farming traditions, a rhythm that has pulsed through the community for decades. The local businesses, often family-owned and operated, reflect this grounded character, serving the needs of a populace that values connection and a straightforward way of life, a quiet testament to the enduring strength of rural communities.

About This Goodfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Goodfield, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Goodfield and Woodford County.

Detailed location data for Goodfield includes the ZIP code (61742), telephone area code (309), county seat of Woodford County (Eureka), and school district assignment (Eureka Community Unit District 140). 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 Goodfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.