Hamburg Illinois Map

About Hamburg, Illinois

Hamburg is a locality in Calhoun County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 68. The population density is 99.8 people per km². Hamburg is located at 39.2300°N, 90.7176°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62045.

Hamburg, Illinois, unfolds on the western edge of Calhoun County, a landscape defined by the dramatic bluffs that plunge toward the Mississippi River. It lies 29.0 miles north of OFallon, MO (from OFallon, MO: bearing 358°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north-east of Elsberry. Here, the land rises and falls with a rugged grace, its slopes cloaked in dense woodlands that give way to fertile fields. The air carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from the surrounding hills. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints the forest floor with an ephemeral glow, catching the dust motes dancing in the quiet air. The very character of Hamburg is etched into this topography, a place that feels both grounded and expansive, where the vastness of the river valley meets the intimacy of wooded hollows. The story of Hamburg is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the land and the river that has shaped its existence. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood, with orchards of apples and peaches flourishing on the terraced hillsides, their produce often making its way downstream to distant markets. The legacy of logging can still be felt, a quiet echo of a time when timber was a more dominant force. While the economy has evolved, a deep connection to the natural world persists, a palpable thread running through the lives of its residents. Hamburg retains a certain unhurried charm, a place where the pace of life seems to align with the slow, steady flow of the great river, a constant presence on its western horizon.

About This Hamburg Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hamburg, 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 Hamburg and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Hamburg includes the ZIP code (62262), telephone area code (217, 309), county seat of Calhoun County (Hardin), and school district assignment (Calhoun Community Unit School District 40). 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 Hamburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.