Metcalf Illinois Map

About Metcalf, Illinois

Metcalf is a locality in Edgar County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 139. The population density is 98.2 people per km². Metcalf is located at 39.8011°N, 87.8072°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61940.

Metcalf rests in the broad, generous embrace of the Illinois prairie, a place where the sky seems to stretch further than the eye can follow. It lies 24.2 miles south-south-west of Danville, IL (from Danville, IL: bearing 203°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west of Chrisman. The land here is a gentle swell and dip, a rolling canvas painted with the deep greens of summer corn and the rich, dark browns of tilled earth, broken only by the occasional stand of oak and maple trees that cluster along the low-lying areas, their leaves catching the sunlight like scattered emeralds. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy scent of sun-baked soil and ripening crops, a perfume that speaks of patient growth and the deep, quiet satisfaction of the land yielding its bounty. Even the wind here seems to possess a different quality, a soft whisper that rustles through the tall grasses and across the open fields, carrying with it the distant hum of farm machinery and the faint, plaintive call of unseen birds. The story of Metcalf is one of sturdy farming folk and the enduring agricultural spirit of this region, where generations have worked the fertile soil that defines the local economy. The land itself, once part of the vast prairie ecosystem, was gradually tamed and cultivated, transforming into the patchwork quilt of fields that characterize the landscape today, a testament to human endeavor and the deep connection to the earth. While larger towns might boast grander landmarks, Metcalf finds its distinction in the quiet hum of daily life, the steady rhythm of planting and harvest that dictates the year, and the shared sense of community that has weathered and sustained this corner of Edgar County. The very air seems to hold the echoes of past seasons, a subtle reminder of the enduring legacy of those who have called Metcalf home, their lives interwoven with the very grain and growth of the land.

About This Metcalf Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Metcalf, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.801146, -87.80725. 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 Metcalf and Edgar County.

Detailed location data for Metcalf includes the ZIP code (61940), telephone area code (309), county seat of Edgar County (Paris), and school district assignment (Shiloh Community Unit School District 1). 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 Metcalf is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.