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Mattoon Illinois Map

Explore Mattoon, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Mattoon, Illinois

How to Use This Mattoon, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Mattoon, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Mattoon.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Mattoon
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Coles County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	39.477833
Longitude	-88.362225
Population	16,870
Density	631.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	61938
Area Code	309
County Seat	Charleston
School District	Mattoon Community Unit School District 2

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About Mattoon, Illinois

Mattoon is a locality in Coles County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 16,870. The population density is 631.5 people per km². Mattoon is located at 39.4778°N, 88.3622°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Mattoon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 61938.

Mattoon occupies a vast, flat expanse of the Illinois prairie where the horizon stretches toward an infinite, pale sky. It lies 10.5 miles west of Charleston, IL (from Charleston, IL: bearing 265°T), and is situated 14.9 miles east-southeast of Sullivan. The landscape surrounding Mattoon remains defined by the expansive, fertile soil that characterizes the region, punctuated only by the quiet meanderings of Kickapoo Creek just a mile away. To the southeast, the subtle rise of Fox Ridge breaks the absolute flatness of the plains, providing a distant silhouette against the evening light. Those who wander toward Lake Paradise find a tranquil reflection of the clouds upon the water, a stark contrast to the endless rows of crops that dominate the view. Here, the air carries a crisp, earthy scent as the seasons shift across the open fields.

Mattoon emerged as a pivotal intersection for the railroad, anchoring its early development to the movement of goods across the expansive Midwest. The local economy evolved from these transit roots, eventually fostering a diverse industrial base that remains a steady pulse for the people living here. Factories and agricultural enterprises work in tandem, reflecting a persistent focus on labor that has defined the region for generations. Even as modern commerce changes, the town maintains a grounded commitment to its manufacturing heritage, ensuring that the rhythm of the workday remains tied to the land. The quiet industry of the region mirrors the deliberate, methodical pace of the local grain harvest.

Mattoon fosters a distinct cultural character shaped by the steady, unassuming nature of Midwestern life. Residents often gather at Cunningham Park to enjoy the shade of mature trees, finding a moment of reprieve from the bright, unfiltered sun of the plains. Notable figures such as the actor John Malkovich spent formative years in the region, carrying the quiet resolve of the prairie into their wider artistic pursuits. Annual celebrations and community events bring life to the streets, transforming the sidewalks into gathering spaces for families and neighbors. The architecture of the downtown district reflects a history built on sturdy brick, holding fast against the winds that sweep across the flat, open country.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Peterson Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 018° N
Lawson Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 259° W
WW2 Tank (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 026° NE
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 355° N
Burgess-Osborne Auditorium (Theatre) — 0.8 mi, 283° W
Kinzel Field (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 262° W
Douglas Hart Nature Center (Local Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 064° NE
Two Story Outhouse (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 260° W
Fox Ridge State Park (State Park) — 10.6 mi, 111° E
Woodyard Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 10.9 mi, 093° E
Warbler Woods Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 11.5 mi, 100° E
Lake Shelbyville (Recreation Area) — 12.1 mi, 298° NW
Raggedy Ann and Andy Statue (Public Artwork) — 14.6 mi, 011° N
Hippie Memorial (Monument) — 14.6 mi, 011° N
Hurricane Creek State Habitat Area (State Conservation Area) — 14.8 mi, 110° E
Prairie Wind (State Recreation Area) — 14.8 mi, 008° N
Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 17.7 mi, 273° W
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 21.6 mi, 182° S
Douglas County Museum (Museum) — 22.1 mi, 010° N
Illinois Central Depot (Attraction) — 23.2 mi, 300° NW
Porch Swing (Attraction) — 23.3 mi, 122° SE
Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum (Museum) — 26.4 mi, 201° S
The Heart Theatre (Cinema) — 26.4 mi, 201° S
Village Mall Cinemas (Cinema) — 27.7 mi, 201° S
American Beech Woods Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 36.0 mi, 105° E
Clark County Museum (Museum) — 36.1 mi, 100° E
Reptiles (Viewpoint) — 37.9 mi, 309° NW
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 38.5 mi, 310° NW
CE&I Depot (Attraction) — 38.9 mi, 261° W
Robert Ridgeway Grasslands (Nature Reserve) — 40.7 mi, 166° S

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