Keyesport Illinois Map

About Keyesport, Illinois

Keyesport is a locality in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 635. The population density is 329.0 people per km². Keyesport is located at 38.7420°N, 89.2737°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62253.

Keyesport greets the traveler with the broad, open face of southern Illinois, a landscape shaped by the patient hand of water and agriculture. It lies 35.9 miles east-north-east of O'Fallon, IL (from O'Fallon, IL: bearing 73°T), and is situated 16.8 miles north-north-west of Centralia. Rolling fields, a patchwork of greens and golds under a sky that seems to stretch on forever, give way to the more intimate embrace of wooded draws and the placid shimmer of a nearby lake. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and distant woodsmoke, a perfume of the land itself, and in the quiet hum of everyday life, one can sense the steady pulse of a place content in its own skin. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the land with a soft, benevolent glow, illuminating the weathered barns and the simple, sturdy homes that anchor the community. The story of Keyesport is etched not in grand monuments, but in the practicalities of survival and the enduring spirit of its people. Long before the paved roads and the occasional rumble of a passing train, this land was shaped by the forces of nature and the early settlers who sought sustenance from its fertile soil. The local economy, once perhaps tied more directly to the rhythm of the harvest and the quiet industry of small businesses, now finds its footing in a blend of agriculture and the steady, unassuming commerce that sustains rural life. A distinctive character emerges from the quiet pride of a community that understands the value of hard work and the simple pleasures of a life lived close to the land, a character reflected in the unpretentious charm of its main street and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbors.

About This Keyesport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Keyesport, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.741992, -89.273684. 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 Keyesport and Clinton County.

Detailed location data for Keyesport includes the ZIP code (62253), telephone area code (217), county seat of Clinton County (Carlyle), and school district assignment (Carlyle Community Unit School District 1). 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 Keyesport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.