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Milan Illinois Map

Explore Milan, 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 Milan, Illinois

How to Use This Milan, Illinois Map

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

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	Milan
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Rock Island County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	41.435497
Longitude	-90.562661
Population	5,097
Density	314.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	62821, 61264
Area Code	618, 847, 224
County Seat	Rock Island
School District	Rock Island-Milan School District 41

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About Milan, Illinois

Milan is a locality in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,097. The population density is 314.7 people per km². Milan is located at 41.4355°N, 90.5627°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Milan is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 62821, 61264.

Milan occupies a stretch of fertile Midwestern earth where the horizon is defined by the steady, quiet expansion of agricultural fields and the subtle shadows cast by the Army Ridge Bluffs. It lies 3.9 miles south of Rock Island, IL (from Rock Island, IL: bearing 175°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south of Davenport. The landscape here is defined by the presence of Mill Creek, which winds its way through the local terrain just one mile from the center of activity. Residents often find solace in the open sky, which shifts from a pale, dusty blue to a deep, bruised violet as the sun dips behind the distant, shadowed contours of the land. Shooks Pond sits quietly just two miles away, offering a reflective surface that mirrors the changing seasons. The Hennepin Canal provides a direct connection to the natural world, serving as a corridor of greenery that anchors the geography of Milan to the surrounding plains.

Industry has long shaped the pulse of Milan, drawing its strength from the industrious spirit that defines the surrounding agricultural heartland. The local economy has evolved from its early reliance on the milling of grain, which utilized the waters of Mill Creek, into a modern hub that supports regional manufacturing and logistics. Small businesses and warehouses stand as quiet sentinels of commerce, representing the labor and persistence of those who call the place home. The rhythm of daily life is dictated by the steady hum of machinery and the seasonal harvest that colors the surrounding fields in shades of gold and brown. As the economy shifts, Milan maintains a grounded identity rooted in the practical realities of Midwestern trade and the enduring utility of its land.

Cultural life in Milan finds its expression in the communal gatherings and local traditions that persist through the long, snowy winters and the humid, verdant summers. The Hennepin Canal serves as a focal point for those seeking recreation, while the Riverfront Trail, located five miles away, invites individuals to traverse the landscape at a measured pace. While the town remains modest in its scale, it shares the broader cultural heritage of the region, where the influence of historical figures like Abraham Lincoln lingers in the collective memory of the surrounding counties. The atmosphere is one of quiet reserve, where the character of the people is molded by a shared history of endurance and a preference for direct, honest connection. Public life thrives in the small interactions at local shops and the shared pride in the institutions that sustain the social fabric of Milan.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Josua Lindahl Hill Prairies Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 092° E
Camden Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 181° S
Hennepin Canal (State Recreation Area) — 1.3 mi, 352° N
Rock River - Carr Island (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 354° N
Mckay Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 249° W
Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 3.8 mi, 292° W
Fryxell Geology Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 008° N
Mississippi River - Moline (Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 360° N
Rock Island Arsenal Museum (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 011° N
Dillon Memorial Fountain (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 353° N
Irish Memorial (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 353° N
Octagon Pistols (Public Artwork) — 6.0 mi, 352° N
Deere Cross (Monument) — 6.2 mi, 036° NE
Niabi Zoo Forest Preserve (Local Recreation) — 6.3 mi, 089° E
The Oculus (Viewpoint) — 6.4 mi, 024° NE
Davenport Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 6.6 mi, 342° N
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.3 mi, 042° NE · 274k acres
Hoepfner House (Historic Ruins) — 13.1 mi, 041° NE
Helium Trampoline Park (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 359° N
Wildcat Den State Park (State Park) — 15.8 mi, 278° W
Scott County Freedom Rock (Attraction) — 15.9 mi, 046° NE
Lone Star (towboat) (Attraction) — 16.0 mi, 045° NE
Geneseo Water Tower Fish (Attraction) — 21.6 mi, 087° E
Pearl Bottom Museum (Museum) — 25.1 mi, 268° W
Muscatine Art Center (Arts Centre) — 25.3 mi, 270° W
Central Community Historical Society & Museum (Museum) — 26.7 mi, 003° N
Camanche Depot Museum (Museum) — 28.5 mi, 033° NE
Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 29.8 mi, 171° S
Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.9 mi, 221° SW · 24k acres

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