Maquon Illinois Map

About Maquon, Illinois

Maquon is a locality in Knox County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 161. The population density is 318.9 people per km². Maquon is located at 40.7989°N, 90.1657°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61458.

Maquon rests in a broad, gentle sweep of Knox County, where the land begins to unfurl into the cultivated plains of western Illinois. It lies 14.9 miles south-east of Galesburg, IL (from Galesburg, IL: bearing 134°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-east of Knoxville. The sky here feels vast, an ever-present dome of shifting blues and grays that dictates the mood of the day. Rolling fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon, their orderly rows a testament to the enduring partnership between the earth and its cultivators. Scattered groves of oak and maple offer pockets of shade, their leaves rustling with secrets carried on the prairie breeze. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, particularly after a rain, a fragrance that speaks of rich soil and seasons turning with reliable grace. Even the quietude of Maquon possesses a character, a stillness punctuated by the distant hum of farm machinery or the occasional call of a crow. The roots of Maquon run deep into the agricultural heartland of Illinois, its economy intrinsically tied to the bounty of the surrounding farmland. For generations, families have worked this soil, building a legacy of resilience and quiet pride. The town itself is a collection of weathered brick buildings and modest homes, each with its own story to tell. While once the clang of the blacksmith’s hammer might have echoed down Main Street, today the pulse of Maquon beats to a gentler rhythm, centered on the gathering places where neighbors share news and the day’s small triumphs. The spirit of cooperation, born from the shared challenges and rewards of rural life, remains a distinguishing feature of this enduring prairie settlement.

About This Maquon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Maquon, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Maquon and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Maquon includes the ZIP code (61458), telephone area code (815), county seat of Knox County (Galesburg), and school district assignment (Spoon River Valley 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 Maquon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.