Lakewood Illinois Map

About Lakewood, Illinois

Lakewood is a locality in Mason County, Illinois, United States. Lakewood is located at 40.2473°N, 90.0851°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60014.

Lakewood, a quiet settlement in the heart of Mason County, unfolds across gently rolling terrain where cultivated fields meet scattered woodlands. It lies 32.2 miles south-west of Pekin, IL (from Pekin, IL: bearing 227°T), and is situated 3.9 miles south-south-west of Havana. The air here, especially on a summer evening, carries the mingled scents of ripening corn and damp earth, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very fabric of the place. Broad, open skies dominate the horizon, their immensity punctuated by the stately silhouettes of mature oak and maple trees that stand sentinel along the edges of properties and in the small, informal parks. The landscape is one of subtle beauty, characterized by the muted greens of summer pastures and the rich, dark loam that yields its bounty under the persistent sun. Life in Lakewood moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, a reflection of the land and the people who tend it. The history of Lakewood is deeply intertwined with the agricultural legacy of this region, a place where generations have worked the fertile soil. The local economy has long been anchored by farming, with corn and soybeans being the primary crops that define the economic pulse of the community. While farming remains central, the presence of small businesses and workshops hints at a broader, more diversified approach to commerce, a quiet adaptation to changing times. The nearby Illinois River, a broad artery of commerce and recreation, offers a constant, murmuring presence, its influence felt even miles inland through the humidity that often settles on the land and the occasional ferryboat that plies its waters. Lakewood, in its unassuming way, embodies the enduring spirit of rural America, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life and the past is a constant, grounding influence.

About This Lakewood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakewood, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.247266, -90.085118. 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 Lakewood and Mason County.

Detailed location data for Lakewood includes the ZIP code (62438), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Mason County (Havana), and school district assignment (Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47). 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 Lakewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.