Mineral Illinois Map

About Mineral, Illinois

Mineral is a locality in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 194. The population density is 126.8 people per km². Mineral is located at 41.3825°N, 89.8365°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61344.

Mineral rests in the gently rolling terrain of Bureau County, where the land begins to subtly soften its western Illinois austerity. It lies 36.2 miles east-south-east of Moline, IL (from Moline, IL: bearing 103°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east-south-east of Atkinson. The horizon here is a long, sweeping curve, often painted with the bruised purples and pale golds of an expansive prairie sky, a canvas that seems to hold its breath as day surrenders to dusk. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch to meet the sky, their orderly rows a testament to the patient hands that cultivate them, broken occasionally by stands of mature oak and maple trees that offer a deeper, more verdant hue. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean, damp scent of turned earth and growing things, a quiet perfume that settles over the landscape. The history of Mineral is intrinsically tied to the earth itself, its very name hinting at the subterranean riches that once fueled its beginnings. Though its early days were marked by the promise of coal, the veins that drew miners have long since been depleted, and the economy has gracefully pivoted to the fertile soil. Today, agriculture reigns supreme, the land yielding its bounty in a steady, dependable cycle. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Mineral; its character is found in the quiet dignity of its homes, the familiar faces at the general store, and the shared understanding that comes from living in a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life. The occasional rumble of a passing train serves as a reminder of its connection to the wider world, a distant echo against the pervasive, peaceful quiet.

About This Mineral Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Mineral, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Mineral and Bureau County.

Detailed location data for Mineral includes the ZIP code (61344), telephone area code (815), county seat of Bureau County (Princeton), and school district assignment (Annawan Community Unit School District 226). 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 Mineral is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.