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Mount Vernon Illinois Map

Explore Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, Illinois

How to Use This Mount Vernon, Illinois Map

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

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	Mount Vernon
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Jefferson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.314205
Longitude	-88.91747
Population	14,600
Density	386.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62864
Area Code	618
County Seat	Mount Vernon
School District	Mount Vernon Township High School District 201

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About Mount Vernon, Illinois

Mount Vernon is a locality in Jefferson County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 14,600. The population density is 386.6 people per km². Mount Vernon is located at 38.3142°N, 88.9175°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Mount Vernon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62864.

Mount Vernon occupies a stretch of fertile Illinois landscape where the horizon pulls wide across fields of corn and soybeans. It lies 19.0 miles southeast of Centralia, IL (from Centralia, IL: bearing 139°T), and is situated 17.5 miles north-northeast of Sesser. Water defines the local geography in quiet, unassuming ways, with Casey Fork flowing just a mile away to drain the surrounding plains. The Louisville and Nashville Reservoir sits at a similar distance, offering a reflective surface that catches the heavy, golden light of late summer afternoons. Looking toward the horizon, the silhouette of Fleming Ridge remains visible twenty-one miles away, grounding the flat expanse with a distant, hazy permanence. Residents often find recreation within the bounds of Optimist Park, a space that serves as a central point for outdoor gatherings.

Mount Vernon traces its origins to the practical needs of settlers who recognized the potential in this agricultural crossroads. The local economy grew by leveraging its position as a transit point, eventually drawing strength from coal mining and the steady rhythms of regional manufacturing. These industries shaped the town’s character, fostering a resilient workforce that understands the value of labor and the necessity of adaptation. Over the decades, the landscape has been altered by the extraction of resources and the expansion of rail and road, yet the influence of the soil remains constant. Even as modern commerce shifts, the economic pulse of Mount Vernon continues to reflect the industrious spirit of the Midwestern plains.

Cultural life in Mount Vernon is punctuated by community traditions and a sense of shared purpose that persists through the changing seasons. The town serves as a quiet center for local art and history, often drawing people to gatherings that celebrate the regional identity. Landmarks throughout the area provide anchor points for daily life, standing as quiet witnesses to the passage of time. Among those who have emerged from the region, the actor Al Joyner stands out for his achievements on the national stage, bringing a measure of recognition to his home. Whether through the bustle of a local event or the stillness of an evening, Mount Vernon maintains a distinct, deliberate pace that favors steady connection over the frantic speed of larger urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bob Strothman Baseball Park (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 036° NE
Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 221° SW
Unique Stones (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 224° SW
War Memorial (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 226° SW
Fairmont Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 140° SE
Granada (Theatre) — 0.9 mi, 071° E
Optimist Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 049° NE
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 1.0 mi, 348° N
Carl L Schweinfurth Museum and Interpretive Center (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 343° N
Mt. Vernon Game Propagation Center (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 157° SE
Rend Lake (Recreation Area) — 8.8 mi, 182° S
Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 9.0 mi, 135° SE
Waterfow Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 9.7 mi, 190° S
Third Principal Meridian (Monument) — 16.5 mi, 312° NW
Cardinal Point Witness Corner (Monument) — 16.5 mi, 312° NW
White Oak (Theatre) — 18.2 mi, 195° S
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area (Nature Reserve) — 29.4 mi, 015° N
Wayne County Historical Museum (Museum) — 30.5 mi, 082° E
Pyramid State Recreation Area (State Park) — 31.4 mi, 232° SW
Party Cove (Attraction) — 33.9 mi, 325° NW
Mystic Willow (Attraction) — 38.3 mi, 207° SW
Clay County Historical Society (Museum) — 38.8 mi, 035° NE
Carterville Heritage Museum (Museum) — 39.2 mi, 193° S
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.3 mi, 196° S · 91k acres
African American Museum of Southern Illinois (Museum) — 43.1 mi, 200° S
Miranda's Loom Fine Craft Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 44.3 mi, 211° SW
Showtime Cinemas 6 (Cinema) — 44.4 mi, 255° W
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 44.7 mi, 212° SW · 274k acres
Shawnee Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 46.1 mi, 170° S · 7,712 acres
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 48.2 mi, 190° S · 4,387 acres

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