Modoc Illinois Map

About Modoc, Illinois

Modoc is a locality in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Modoc is located at 38.0526°N, 90.0373°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62261.

Modoc rests in a broad, fertile valley where the earth yields generously. It lies 32.3 miles south-south-east of Oakville, MO (from Oakville, MO: bearing 153°T), and is situated 5.4 miles north of Ste. Genevieve. The land here is a study in gentle slopes, a patchwork quilt of fields that unfurl under a sky often painted with the soft, bruised purples of approaching dusk. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of time, stand sentinel along the hedgerows, their leaves whispering secrets to the persistent breeze. The air itself carries a certain stillness, a quiet anticipation that settles over the landscape as the day’s labor draws to a close, a palpable sense of the earth breathing deeply. The history of Modoc is as deeply rooted as its oldest trees, a narrative shaped by the rich soil and the persistent spirit of those who sought a life here. Once a hub for agricultural trade, its economy still hums with the steady rhythm of farming, the scent of turned earth and ripening grain a constant perfume. While the grander pronouncements of industry may have passed through, Modoc retains a distinctive character, a quiet resilience evident in the weathered barns and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbors. The nearby Kaskaskia River, a ribbon of silver in the distance, has long been a silent witness to the ebb and flow of life in Modoc, its gentle murmur a constant counterpoint to the human endeavors unfolding on its banks.

About This Modoc Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Modoc, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.052552, -90.037333. 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 Modoc and Randolph County.

Detailed location data for Modoc includes the ZIP code (62261), telephone area code (217), county seat of Randolph County (Chester), and school district assignment. 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 Modoc is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.