Milton Illinois Map

About Milton, Illinois

Milton is a locality in Madison County, Illinois, United States. Milton is located at 38.8989°N, 90.1423°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62352.

Milton rests in a landscape that speaks of the quiet persistence of water and earth. It lies 2.3 miles east-north-east of Alton, IL (from Alton, IL: bearing 76°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east-north-east of Old Jamestown. The terrain here, a gentle unfolding of low hills and broad, shallow valleys, hints at the ancient work of glaciers and the slow, steady carving of creeks. These waterways, some mere trickles in dry seasons, swell with the spring rains, their banks often fringed with willows and cottonwoods that whisper in the breeze. The sky above Milton is a vast canvas, often holding a luminous quality, especially as the sun begins its descent, painting the clouds in hues of rose and deepening indigo. The air itself carries the scent of damp soil and distant fields, a constant reminder of the land’s enduring fertility. The history of Milton is closely tied to the fertile ground and the abundant water that shaped its early settlement. Originally established as a farming community, the rich soil of Madison County yielded bountiful crops, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. While the agricultural roots remain deep, the area has also seen its share of industry, with the nearby Illinois River serving as a vital artery for transport and commerce. This confluence of land and water has fostered a character in Milton that is both grounded and adaptable, a place where the pace of life often mirrors the slow, deliberate flow of the nearby streams, punctuated by the occasional hum of a tractor or the distant rumble of a passing train.

About This Milton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Milton, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.898937, -90.142331. 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 Milton and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Milton includes the ZIP code (62002), telephone area code (309, 217), county seat of Madison County (Edwardsville), and school district assignment (Pikeland Community Unit School District 10). 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 Milton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.