Newman Illinois Map

About Newman, Illinois

Newman is a locality in Douglas County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 882. The population density is 501.1 people per km². Newman is located at 39.7986°N, 87.9859°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61942.

Newman rests upon the broad, fertile plains of east-central Illinois, a landscape defined by the gentle sweep of agricultural lands that stretch to horizons often painted with the soft, diffused light of a prairie sky. It lies 24.5 miles south-south-east of Urbana, IL (from Urbana, IL: bearing 151°T), and is situated 15.8 miles east of Tuscola. The terrain here is a study in subtle undulation, where fields of corn and soybeans rise and fall like a slumbering green sea, broken only by the occasional cluster of mature oak and maple trees that mark property lines or provide a welcome patch of shade. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil and ripening crops, and the quiet hum of distant tractors is the dominant soundtrack to the day, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land. Newman's story is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Douglas County, a place where the fertile black soil has been the bedrock of its economy for generations, yielding bountiful harvests that have sustained its residents. The railroad, a vital artery in its early development, brought settlers and commerce, shaping the very layout of Newman and its surrounding communities. While the town itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its character is etched into the quiet dignity of its well-kept homes, the friendly wave of a passerby, and the collective pride in its enduring agricultural roots. The local economy, though primarily driven by farming, also finds its pulse in the small businesses that serve the immediate needs of its residents, fostering a sense of close-knit interdependence that is a hallmark of life in Newman.

About This Newman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newman, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.798646, -87.985868. 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 Newman and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Newman includes the ZIP code (61942), telephone area code (309), county seat of Douglas County (Tuscola), and school district assignment (Shiloh Community Unit School District 1). 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 Newman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.