Meyer Illinois Map

About Meyer, Illinois

Meyer is a locality in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. Meyer is located at 38.0481°N, 89.0429°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62379.

Meyer rests in a broad valley, where the gentle slopes of southern Illinois begin their subtle incline towards the distant Mississippi. It lies 57.5 miles north-north-east of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 27°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-north-west of Benton. The land here is a patchwork of cultivated fields, the rich, dark earth hinting at the fertility that has sustained generations. Scattered woodlands, predominantly oak and hickory, break the expanse, their leaves rustling secrets on the breeze. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle climbing over weathered fences. Even the light seems to possess a certain quality, a soft, diffused glow that softens the edges of the landscape and lends a quiet dignity to the rolling terrain. The history of Meyer is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this region. For decades, the primary rhythm of life here has been dictated by the turning of the soil and the cycles of planting and harvest. While the echoes of coal mining, once a significant employer in nearby communities, are felt in the broader economic landscape of Franklin County, Meyer itself has always retained its agricultural heart. The local economy, though modest, is sustained by the steadfast work of farmers who continue to cultivate corn, soybeans, and other staples. There are no grand monuments here, no bustling tourist attractions, but rather a quiet persistence, a sense of enduring connection to the land that defines Meyer's character.

About This Meyer Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Meyer, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.048106, -89.042851. 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 Meyer and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Meyer includes the ZIP code (62884), telephone area code (618, 217), county seat of Franklin County (Benton, Illinois), and school district assignment (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 Meyer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.