Nelson Illinois Map

About Nelson, Illinois

Nelson is a locality in Lee County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 125. The population density is 217.7 people per km². Nelson is located at 41.7964°N, 89.6018°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61071.

Nelson unfolds across a landscape that whispers of the prairie's vast, unhurried breath. It lies 41.9 miles south-west of Rockford, IL (from Rockford, IL: bearing 219°T), and is situated 6.9 miles west-south-west of Dixon. Gentle swells of land, softened by decades of cultivation, roll towards a horizon often painted in the pale golds and soft lavenders of a western Illinois sky. The air here carries a particular cleanness, a scent of rich earth mingled with the distant, sweet perfume of ripening corn and soybeans. Along the low-lying areas, where the land dips to meet its watery obligations, a subtle verdancy asserts itself, a testament to the moisture that nourishes the fields and sustains the quiet dignity of this agricultural heartland. The story of Nelson is one of quiet persistence, its roots reaching back to the determined settlers who first charted these fertile plains. The local economy, deeply entwined with the fortunes of the soil, continues to thrive on the bounty of its surrounding farms, a familiar rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pulse of daily life. While Nelson itself may not boast grand monuments, its character is defined by the sturdy, unpretentious farmsteads and the enduring spirit of a community built on shared endeavor and a profound connection to the land. The nearby Rock River, a silver thread stitching through the broader region, offers a constant, murmuring presence, a reminder of the natural forces that have shaped and continue to sustain Nelson.

About This Nelson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nelson, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.796421, -89.601772. 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 Nelson and Lee County.

Detailed location data for Nelson includes the ZIP code (61021), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Lee County (Dixon), and school district assignment (East Coloma-Nelson Consolidated Elementary School District 20). 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 Nelson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.