Lima Illinois Map

About Lima, Illinois

Lima is a locality in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 224. The population density is 204.1 people per km². Lima is located at 40.1775°N, 91.3785°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62376.

Lima unfolds across the rolling terrain of Adams County, where the rich, dark soil of western Illinois yields generously to cultivation. It lies 16.8 miles north of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 6°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east-north-east of Canton. The landscape here is a gentle swell and dip, a verdant quilt stitched with fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards horizons softened by the humid air. Mature oak and maple trees, remnants of the original forest, stand as sentinels along the country roads, their branches often heavy with the dew of morning or catching the slanting gold of afternoon light. The air itself seems to carry a quiet hum, a blend of distant farm machinery and the chirping chorus of unseen insects, a constant reminder of the land's enduring productivity. The history of Lima is tied to the fertile ground it occupies and the waterways that once served as its arteries. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant harvests, established a community that has long depended on the agricultural heart of the region. While modern industry has diversified the local economy, the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of life in Lima. The nearby Mississippi River, though not directly bordering Lima, has historically shaped trade and travel, and its influence can still be felt in the character of the wider region. The distinctive quietude of Lima, punctuated by the occasional rumble of a passing train or the laughter of children, speaks to a life lived at a pace that allows for observation and a deep connection to the land.

About This Lima Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lima, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.177546, -91.378483. 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 Lima and Adams County.

Detailed location data for Lima includes the ZIP code (62348), telephone area code (217), county seat of Adams County (Quincy), and school district assignment (Community Unit School District 4). 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 Lima is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.