Harrison Illinois Map

About Harrison, Illinois

Harrison is a locality in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. Harrison is located at 42.4272°N, 89.1915°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62966.

Harrison rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent artistry of glaciers, where the earth rises and falls in broad, generous swells of farmland. It lies 9.9 miles south-west of Beloit, WI (from Beloit, WI: bearing 236°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-west of Machesney Park. The fields, a quilt of greens and golds under the wide Illinois sky, stretch towards horizons softened by the distant haze of summer heat or the crisp clarity of autumn air. Mature oaks and maples, remnants of the original prairie woodlands, punctuate the cultivated expanses, their sturdy branches offering shade and a sense of enduring presence. Along the low-lying areas, sluggish creeks meander, their waters reflecting the sky and the willows that droop their branches towards the damp earth. The character of Harrison is one of quiet persistence, a place where the land dictates a steady, unhurried pace of life, and where the changing seasons are the most visible clock. The story of Harrison is one of agricultural endeavor, a legacy deeply intertwined with the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations. Originally settled by those drawn to the fertile prairie, the local economy has long been anchored in the bounty of its fields, with corn and soybeans dominating the agricultural output. While the hum of tractors is a familiar sound, the rhythm of the broader economy has seen shifts over time, with a quiet resilience emerging in the face of changing national trends. Small businesses, many with a history stretching back decades, form the commercial heart of Harrison, their storefronts lining the main thoroughfares, offering goods and services to the surrounding farming communities. This enduring connection to the land and its sustenance imbues Harrison with a distinct sense of place, a community that understands the value of hard work and the quiet satisfaction of a harvest well-earned.

About This Harrison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harrison, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.427238, -89.1915. 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 Harrison and Winnebago County.

Detailed location data for Harrison includes the ZIP code (61072), telephone area code (847, 224, 618), county seat of Winnebago County (Rockford), and school district assignment (Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186). 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 Harrison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.