Enter your search query in the box below.

Metropolis Illinois Map

Explore Metropolis, 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 Metropolis, Illinois

How to Use This Metropolis, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Metropolis, 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 Metropolis.

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	Metropolis
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Massac County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	37.149639
Longitude	-88.687354
Population	5,969
Density	382.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62960
Area Code	618
County Seat	Metropolis
School District	Massac Unit School District 1

🌦 Goto Metropolis Weather Page: Metropolis, Illinois — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Metropolis, Illinois

Metropolis is a locality in Massac County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,969. The population density is 382.8 people per km². Metropolis is located at 37.1496°N, 88.6874°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Metropolis is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62960.

Metropolis rests upon the fertile, level expanses of the southern Illinois landscape where the sky seems to stretch broader than the earth below. It lies 8.6 miles west-northwest of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 303°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of Massac.

The proximity of the Ohio River defines the southern edge of Metropolis, its steady, deliberate current carving a boundary against the neighboring states. To the north, the terrain transitions into gentle, open fields, while the distant silhouettes of Gray Ridge provide a faint, jagged punctuation against the horizon. Washington Park serves as a quiet green sanctuary at the center of the grid, offering a place for the light to settle softly under the canopy during the late afternoon. Two miles from the quiet stillness of Metropolis Lake, the land remains largely agricultural, characterized by the seasonal rhythm of planting and harvest. The air here holds a distinct, earthy stillness that persists even when the wind stirs the tall grasses of the plains.

History in Metropolis remains tethered to the movement of goods and people across the interior of the country, reflecting the industrial shifts of the American heartland. The local economy draws strength from the accessibility of the Ohio River, which long served as a vital artery for transport and regional commerce. Early settlers recognized the utility of this position, establishing a firm foundation that allowed Metropolis to weather the changing tides of manufacturing and trade. Today, the economy remains rooted in a blend of agricultural output and localized industrial enterprise, sustaining the daily lives of those who work the soil or manage the flow of regional freight. The resilience of these industries provides a steady, if modest, pulse to the region that persists through the cycles of the national economy.

Culture in Metropolis finds its most visible expression in a singular, iconic devotion to the myth of the man of steel, a theme that informs local identity and attracts visitors from distant places. A massive statue stands as a sentinel in the center of the streets, grounding the civic pride of Metropolis in a shared affection for legendary storytelling. Each year, the town gathers for celebrations that highlight this unique heritage, transforming the public squares into spaces of communal joy and bright, colorful activity. While no singular, world-renowned historical figure claims this soil as a primary birthplace, the collective spirit of the residents creates a character defined by persistence and a welcoming, straightforward temperament. The pace of life here is measured by the turn of the seasons and the simple, reliable interactions that define a life lived away from the frantic noise of larger urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fort Massac State Park (State Conservation Area) — locality lies within
Carrell Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 263° W
George Rodgers Clark Statue (Public Artwork) — 1.5 mi, 250° W
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 260° W
Metropolis Sports Park (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 295° NW
Lois Lane Statue (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 278° W
Superman Museum & Gift Shop (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 275° W
Unknown Park (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 115° SE
Noble Park Amphitheater (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 149° SE
West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 258° W
Lloyd Tilghman Memorial (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 141° SE
Bricolage Art Collective (Gallery) — 6.6 mi, 130° SE
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 6.6 mi, 033° NE · 274k acres
Market House Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 130° SE
Korean War Memorial (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 133° SE
Barrens (Nature Reserve) — 8.8 mi, 049° NE
Mermet Swamp Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 10.3 mi, 311° NW
Kincaid Mounds (Historic Ruins) — 11.9 mi, 114° SE
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.2 mi, 150° SE · 19k acres
Apple Valley Hillbilly Garden And Toyland (Attraction) — 16.2 mi, 136° SE
Pine Hollow Overlook (Viewpoint) — 17.3 mi, 010° N
CCC Tree Planting (Monument) — 18.2 mi, 004° N
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.5 mi, 301° NW · 33k acres
Water Park for kids (Theme Park) — 23.8 mi, 128° SE
Car Seat - Photo Opp (Attraction) — 24.0 mi, 110° E
Memorial Rock (Attraction) — 24.2 mi, 110° E
Lusk Creek Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 25.2 mi, 016° N · 6,632 acres
Burial Mound (Historic Ruins) — 25.5 mi, 241° SW
Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 27.8 mi, 114° SE · 171k acres
Land Between the Lakes Other (National Forest) — 27.8 mi, 114° SE · 171k acres

Latest News: Metropolis

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News