Lowpoint Illinois Map

About Lowpoint, Illinois

Lowpoint is a locality in Woodford County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 116. The population density is 185.9 people per km². Lowpoint is located at 40.8729°N, 89.3138°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61545.

Lowpoint rests in the broad, fertile embrace of central Illinois, a place where the horizon stretches out in generous, unbroken lines, punctuated only by the patient geometry of farm fields. It lies 19.0 miles north-east of Peoria, IL (from Peoria, IL: bearing 49°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east-south-east of Chillicothe. Here, the land rolls with a gentle, unassuming grace, the soil a deep, rich loam that promises abundance. The sky overhead feels immense, a vast canvas where clouds drift like slow-moving ships, their shadows painting fleeting patterns on the cultivated plains. Even the air itself seems to carry a certain stillness, a quiet testament to the open spaces, broken only by the distant hum of machinery or the rustle of wind through drying cornstalks. The character of Lowpoint is one of quiet resilience, a steadiness born from generations of working this land. The economic life of Lowpoint has always been tethered to the earth, its prosperity built on the bounty of corn and soybeans that carpet the surrounding countryside. This agricultural heartland has shaped the community, fostering a spirit of self-reliance and a deep understanding of the seasons. While grand historical landmarks are few, the history of Lowpoint is written in the enduring fields and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its homes and businesses. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the planting and the harvest, a steady pulse that has sustained Lowpoint through changing times. It is a place where the quiet dignity of hard work is a visible virtue, and the simple beauty of a life lived close to the soil is its most notable distinction.

About This Lowpoint Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lowpoint, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.8729, -89.3138. 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 Lowpoint and Woodford County.

Detailed location data for Lowpoint includes the ZIP code (61545), telephone area code (815), county seat of Woodford County (Eureka), and school district assignment (Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21). 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 Lowpoint is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.