Goofy Ridge Illinois Map

About Goofy Ridge, Illinois

Goofy Ridge is a locality in Mason County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 125. The population density is 42.4 people per km². Goofy Ridge is located at 40.3945°N, 89.9376°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62644.

Goofy Ridge rises from the Illinois prairie like a gentle, forested swell, its crest crowned with mature oaks and maples whose leaves whisper secrets to the wind that sweeps across the flatlands. It lies 19.7 miles south-west of Pekin, IL (from Pekin, IL: bearing 233°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-east of Havana. The land here is a patchwork quilt of cultivated fields, their straight lines a sharp contrast to the softly rounded contours of the ridge itself, where the soil, a rich, dark loam, seems to hold the very essence of the sun. In the late afternoon, the light slants through the trees, casting long, dancing shadows that pool and shift, imbuing the quiet woods with a profound stillness that settles deep into the bones. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, damp scent of earth and decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the cycles of growth and rest that define this place. The history of Goofy Ridge is inextricably linked to the agricultural bounty of Mason County, a legacy etched into the very way of life here, where the rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the pulse of the seasons. For generations, families have coaxed sustenance from this fertile ground, their lives unfolding in quiet harmony with the land. While no grand monuments mark its passage, the enduring spirit of resilience and connection to the earth is the true hallmark of Goofy Ridge. The local economy, though modest, is rooted firmly in the soil, with grain elevators standing sentinel in nearby hamlets, their silos a testament to the ongoing stewardship of this generous landscape. The quiet hum of tractors on a distant field, or the occasional rumble of a train carrying the fruits of labor, are the sounds that define the days here, a gentle soundtrack to a life lived close to the land.

About This Goofy Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Goofy Ridge, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.394485, -89.937614. 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 Goofy Ridge and Mason County.

Detailed location data for Goofy Ridge includes the ZIP code (61567), telephone area code (815, 217), county seat of Mason County (Havana), and school district assignment (Midwest Central Community Unit School District 191). 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 Goofy Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.