Madison Illinois Map

About Madison, Illinois

Madison is a locality in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,900. The population density is 76.1 people per km². Madison is located at 38.6825°N, 90.1571°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62048.

Madison unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle, persistent sweep of the Mississippi River's influence, its terrain characterized by rolling hills that descend into broad, fertile bottoms. It lies 1.4 miles south-south-west of Granite City, IL (from Granite City, IL: bearing 199°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-north-east of St. Louis. The air here, especially as twilight softens the edges of the day, carries a humid warmth, a breath from the vast river system that defines this part of the American heartland. The sky above Madison often stretches in an unbroken expanse, a canvas for clouds that drift with a stately, unhurried pace, mirroring the quietude of the land. The very character of Madison seems to be etched not in dramatic geological formations, but in the slow, deliberate artistry of water and wind, a subtle beauty that rewards a patient gaze. The history of Madison is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural bounty of the surrounding bottomlands, lands that were once the domain of ancient forests and then meticulously cleared for cultivation. For generations, the economy here has drawn sustenance from the soil, a tradition carried forward in the fields of corn and soybeans that ripple outward from the town. More recently, however, the echoes of industry have also resonated through Madison, a testament to its adaptability and its connection to the broader industrial arteries of the region. While no single grand monument dominates the skyline, the collective narrative of Madison is one of resilience and a quiet pride in its enduring connection to both the earth and the river that has always been its lifeblood.

About This Madison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Madison, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.68255, -90.157054. 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 Madison and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Madison includes the ZIP code (62060), telephone area code (309), county seat of Madison County (Edwardsville), and school district assignment (Granite City Community Unit School District 9). 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 Madison is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.