Greenfield Illinois Map

About Greenfield, Illinois

Greenfield is a locality in Greene County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,105. The population density is 256.2 people per km². Greenfield is located at 39.3437°N, 90.2126°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62044.

Greenfield rests in the rolling heart of Greene County, Illinois, where the land begins to swell and dip in gentle waves, a precursor to the more dramatic bluffs further west. It lies 31.3 miles north of Alton, IL (from Alton, IL: bearing 357°T), and is situated 16.6 miles north-north-east of Jerseyville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening corn, a fragrance that clings to the very fabric of the place. Oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, punctuate the fields, their leaves a vibrant green in summer and a fiery spectacle in autumn. The sky above Greenfield is vast, an expansive canvas that shifts from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of twilight, a constant reminder of the wide-open country. This is a landscape shaped by generations of farmers, their lives intertwined with the fertile soil that has sustained Greenfield for well over a century. The town's economy, like that of many in this region, is deeply rooted in agriculture, with soybeans and corn forming the backbone of its livelihood. You can still see the echoes of its past in the sturdy brick buildings lining the main street, remnants of a time when the railroad brought prosperity and a sense of bustling connection. While the pace of life in Greenfield is unhurried, there's a quiet resilience, a steadfastness that reflects the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home, their stories whispered on the prairie winds.

About This Greenfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenfield, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.343658, -90.212614. 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 Greenfield and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Greenfield includes the ZIP code (62044), telephone area code (309), county seat of Greene County (Carrollton), and school district assignment (Greenfield Community Unit School District 10). 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 Greenfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.