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Jerseyville Illinois Map

Explore Jerseyville, 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 Jerseyville, Illinois

How to Use This Jerseyville, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	39.120047
Longitude	-90.328448
Population	8,337
Density	614.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62052
Area Code	309
County Seat	Jerseyville
School District	Jersey Community Unit School District 100

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About Jerseyville, Illinois

Jerseyville is a locality in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,337. The population density is 614.7 people per km². Jerseyville is located at 39.1200°N, 90.3284°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Jerseyville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62052.

Jerseyville anchors a landscape where the horizon stretches wide, marked by the rhythmic oscillation of seasonal planting and harvest. It lies 13.7 miles north-northwest of Godfrey, IL (from Godfrey, IL: bearing 326°T), and is situated 17.6 miles north-northwest of Alton. The topography here is defined by a gentle, inland expanse of fertile soil that rises toward the distant shadows of Goat Ranch Ridge. Water flows through the quiet veins of Sandy Creek, which meanders just a mile away, carving its path through the prairie floor. During the waning light of autumn, the air grows crisp, carrying the scent of dry stalks and the quietude of the surrounding fields. Residents often find solace in the open space of Lions/Wittman Park, a site that serves as a terrestrial tether for the local community. Beyond these immediate borders, the land remains vast and unyielding, a testament to the quiet persistence of the Midwestern plains.

Jerseyville emerged from the ambition of early settlers who recognized the potential of these rich, dark soils for sustaining a thriving agricultural base. The local economy has long been tied to the productivity of the land, with grain elevators and regional trade centers standing as silent sentinels over the daily commerce. Over the decades, the industrial pulse of Jerseyville has adapted to the changing needs of the state, shifting from basic agrarian roots to a more diversified framework of manufacturing and professional services. Small workshops and modest enterprises continue to populate the streetscapes, maintaining a steady, industrious pace that defines the local character. This commitment to self-reliance remains a defining fiber of the economy, ensuring that the legacy of earlier generations is woven into current progress. The landscape remains dotted with the remnants of these efforts, where the gray silhouettes of barns stand against the deepening blue of the evening sky.

Cultural life in Jerseyville finds its expression in the preservation of historic architecture, where brick and limestone structures reflect a grounded, enduring aesthetic. Local gatherings often center around Lions/Wittman Park, where the pulse of the neighborhood manifests in seasonal events and quiet afternoon retreats. While the pace of life remains measured, the town has produced individuals of note, such as the accomplished actor Robert Russell, who brought a touch of the wider world to this localized stage. The community takes pride in its heritage, often marked by the subtle grace of public spaces that invite reflection rather than clamor. Nearby, the serene waters of Feyerabend Pond offer a place for quiet observation, where the surface tension of the water mirrors the unhurried spirit of the residents. As night descends, the soft glow of streetlights illuminates the paths of Jerseyville, creating a sense of permanence that honors both the past and the unfolding future.

Nearby Outdoor Places

American Legion Fairground Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 334° NW
Centennial Golf (Park) — 0.9 mi, 304° NW
Dolan Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 091° E
Otter Creek Hunting Club (Park) — 8.6 mi, 242° SW
Vadalabene Bike Trail (State Recreation Area) — 11.4 mi, 196° S
Raging Rivers Water Park (Attraction) — 11.4 mi, 203° SW
Elsah Soldiers (Monument) — 11.4 mi, 188° S
Mary the Turtle (Public Artwork) — 11.9 mi, 208° SW
Pere Marquette State Park (State Park) — 12.4 mi, 215° SW
Confluence Overlook (Viewpoint) — 12.5 mi, 216° SW
Stone Bridge Footing (Historic Ruins) — 12.6 mi, 170° S
Piasa Island Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.7 mi, 170° S
12 Mile Island Wildlife Management Area - Glades (State Conservation Area) — 13.0 mi, 254° W
Koster Site (Historic Ruins) — 13.3 mi, 297° NW
Pool No. 26 - Stump Lake (State Park) — 13.6 mi, 242° SW
Solider's Memorial (Monument) — 13.7 mi, 151° SE
Avenue of Flags (Monument) — 13.8 mi, 150° SE
Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.1 mi, 222° SW · 1,866 acres
Missouri Wing (Museum) — 14.5 mi, 203° SW
Katy Trail Completion Bell (Attraction) — 15.0 mi, 181° S
City of Greenfield Reservoir (State Recreation Area) — 16.5 mi, 024° NE
Alton Military Prison Site (Attraction) — 17.5 mi, 155° SE
Jacoby Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 17.5 mi, 155° SE
Alton Hauntings Ghost Tours (Attraction) — 17.8 mi, 153° SE
Center for American Archeology Museum (Museum) — 19.5 mi, 309° NW
Skip Anderson Big Timber Preservation Area (Nature Reserve) — 19.5 mi, 306° NW
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.9 mi, 194° S · 32k acres
Bethalto Historical Museum (Museum) — 21.2 mi, 133° SE
Michelle's Arts and Crafts (Gallery) — 21.4 mi, 218° SW
New Town Amphitheater (Theatre) — 21.5 mi, 205° SW

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