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Morton Illinois Map

Explore Morton, 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 Morton, Illinois

How to Use This Morton, Illinois Map

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

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	Morton
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Tazewell County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	40.612816
Longitude	-89.459261
Population	17,117
Density	516.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	61550
Area Code	815
County Seat	Pekin
School District	Morton Community Unit School District 709

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About Morton, Illinois

Morton is a locality in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 17,117. The population density is 516.0 people per km². Morton is located at 40.6128°N, 89.4593°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Morton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 61550.

Morton commands a quiet authority over the vast, productive plains that define the central Illinois landscape. It lies 6.8 miles south-southwest of Washington, IL (from Washington, IL: bearing 203°T), and is situated 8.8 miles southeast of Peoria. The horizon around Morton stretches wide and flat, broken only by the rhythmic rows of seasonal crops that catch the low, golden light of late afternoon. A mile to the west, the gentle waters of Bull Run carve a path through the earth, while Ossami Lake provides a modest, reflective basin nearby. Residents often seek the quietude of Birchwood Park, where the local flora marks the slow, steady turning of the seasons. Farther afield, the distant silhouette of Hoxie Ridge frames the sky, reminding travelers of the ancient geological forces at work far beyond these fertile, inland fields.

Morton traces its origins to the industrious spirit of early settlers who recognized the agricultural potential of this rich, dark soil. The local economy grew deep roots in the cultivation of pumpkins, a harvest that has come to define the identity and seasonal pulse of the workplace here. Beyond the fields, Morton supports a diverse industrial base, with manufacturing facilities maintaining a steady, humming presence that powers the regional economy. The labor of generations has built a foundation of stability, where the mechanical precision of industry meets the patient cycle of planting and reaping. This balance of commerce and agriculture ensures that Morton remains a place of quiet, persistent productivity.

Community life in Morton revolves around a shared pride in local traditions and the familiar faces that populate its public spaces. Every autumn, the town gathers to celebrate the pumpkin harvest, an event that draws visitors from across the region to honor the primary crop of the area. While Morton maintains a modest scale, it is known as the birthplace of the professional football pioneer and coach George Halas, whose influence on the sport began in this quiet Midwestern setting. Landmarks here are defined more by the character of the people and the integrity of the architecture than by grand monuments or imposing structures. Life in Morton proceeds with a deliberate, grounded pace, reflecting a culture that values consistency, hard work, and the simple beauty of a well-tended home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Birchwood Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 245° SW
Southwood Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 153° SE
Mcclannen Soccer Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 088° E
Northwood Park Disc Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 011° N
Kennel Lake Sportsman's Club (Park) — 2.8 mi, 041° NE
Ulrich Wildlife Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 3.0 mi, 328° NW
Farmdale Dam Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 4.1 mi, 340° N
AMC Classic Sunnyland 10 (Cinema) — 5.6 mi, 348° N
Forest Park Foundation (State Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 217° SW
Eastlight Theatre (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 308° NW
Return Visit (Public Artwork) — 6.7 mi, 017° N
Washington F4 Tornado Memorial (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 016° N
Spring Lake (State Recreation Area) — 6.8 mi, 319° NW
Fondulac Drive Lookout 1 (Viewpoint) — 7.0 mi, 305° NW
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.1 mi, 309° NW
Mackinaw River (State Recreation Area) — 7.4 mi, 116° SE
Fort Crevecoeur monument (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 288° W
Juanita Leach (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 313° NW
Dome Planetarium (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 308° NW
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria (Arts Centre) — 8.6 mi, 307° NW
Giant Screen Theater (Cinema) — 8.6 mi, 308° NW
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 320° NW
Dragon Stadium (Stadium) — 9.3 mi, 248° W
Sundance (Attraction) — 9.6 mi, 249° W
Studios on Sheridan (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 308° NW
Arts Partners (Gallery) — 9.7 mi, 308° NW
Peoria Public Schools Stadium (Stadium) — 10.8 mi, 321° NW
Ronald Reagan Museum (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 055° NE
Jubliee College State Park (State Park) — 13.8 mi, 322° NW
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.8 mi, 005° N · 13k acres

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