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Greenville Illinois Map

Explore Greenville, 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 Greenville, Illinois

How to Use This Greenville, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Greenville, 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 Greenville.

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	Greenville
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Bond County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.886602
Longitude	-89.389425
Population	7,083
Density	433.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62246
Area Code	217
County Seat	Greenville
School District	Bond County Community Unit School District 2

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About Greenville, Illinois

Greenville is a locality in Bond County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,083. The population density is 433.5 people per km². Greenville is located at 38.8866°N, 89.3894°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Greenville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62246.

Greenville anchors a quiet expanse of the Illinois prairie where the light at dusk stretches long across the fields in shades of amber and bruised violet. It lies 17.4 miles northeast of Highland, IL (from Highland, IL: bearing 53°T), and is situated 19.1 miles south-southeast of Hillsboro. The East Fork Shoal Creek carves a subtle, winding path through the landscape, serving as a vital artery that nourishes the surrounding soil. Only a mile away, the stillness of Greenville Lake provides a reflective surface that mirrors the shifting clouds of the vast Midwestern sky. On the distant horizon, the silhouette of the Pelican Pouch range rises faintly, a geological reminder of the immense scale of the inland plains. Residents often gather at Bauer Park to observe how the seasons transform the local grasses from vibrant green to a muted, dormant gold.

Greenville emerged from the fertile promise of the nineteenth-century frontier, developing into a hub where the labor of the land defined the rhythm of daily life. The regional economy remains deeply rooted in the productivity of the surrounding acreage, with agriculture and local manufacturing forming the bedrock of the local industry. Grain silos stand as sentinels against the sky, marking the processing of corn and soybeans that move from the fields to the wider world. Over the decades, the commerce of Greenville has evolved, balancing traditional harvests with modern trade while maintaining the deliberate pace of a place built on steady, manual effort. This economic heritage is visible in the sturdy brick architecture of the center, where the structures reflect the resilience of those who first broke the prairie sod.

Greenville fosters a cultural character shaped by a mix of academic inquiry and the grounded values of a prairie community. The presence of Greenville University serves as a focal point for local intellectual life, drawing scholars and students who animate the streets throughout the academic year. Notable figures like the esteemed educator and social reformer Freeborn Garrettson have left their mark on the historical consciousness of the area. Public gatherings often center on the collegiate athletic events, which bring a spirited energy to the quiet evenings. Whether through local festivals or quiet mornings at the library, the life of the people here is marked by an understated continuity and a deep connection to their specific corner of the earth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Breehne Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 215° SW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 321° NW
Greenville University Factory Theatre (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 272° W
Ladue Auditorium (Theatre) — 1.1 mi, 295° NW
Hogue Tower (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 294° NW
Claussen Plaza (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 295° NW
Page Circle (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 295° NW
Richard W. Bock Sculpture Museum (Museum) — 1.2 mi, 292° W
The Jesus Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.2 mi, 297° NW
Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 009° N
Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.8 mi, 113° SE
Carlyle Lake (Recreation Area) — 10.4 mi, 138° SE
Party Cove (Attraction) — 13.2 mi, 153° SE
Eldon Hazlet (State Recreation Area) — 14.2 mi, 166° S
Kaskaskia Dragon (Attraction) — 15.7 mi, 067° NE
Vandalia State House State Historic Site (Museum) — 16.7 mi, 072° E
Fayette County Museum (Museum) — 16.7 mi, 072° E
Henry's Rabbit Ranch (Attraction) — 22.6 mi, 291° W
Henry Eilers Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 23.5 mi, 332° NW
Shoal Creek Nature Conservation Area (Nature Reserve) — 23.9 mi, 333° NW
7 Gates of Hell: Gate 7 (Viewpoint) — 27.6 mi, 243° SW
Browns Mound (Historic Ruins) — 30.5 mi, 246° SW
Edwardsville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 32.2 mi, 258° W
Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways (Attraction) — 33.7 mi, 336° NW
Stephen A. Forbest State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 33.9 mi, 108° E
Beaver Dam State Park (State Park) — 37.9 mi, 307° NW
Horshoe Lake State Park (State Park) — 38.6 mi, 251° W
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 41.2 mi, 265° W · 32k acres
Gateway Arch National Park (National Park) — 46.3 mi, 248° W · 85 acres
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 70.9 mi, 187° S · 274k acres

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