Nilwood Illinois Map

About Nilwood, Illinois

Nilwood is a locality in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 151. The population density is 116.2 people per km². Nilwood is located at 39.3981°N, 89.8087°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62672.

Nilwood rests in the broad, fertile expanse of Macoupin County, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath under an immense sky. It lies 29.2 miles south-south-west of Springfield, IL (from Springfield, IL: bearing 198°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-north-east of Carlinville. The terrain here is a study in gentle transitions, rolling fields of corn and soybeans stretching out like a patchwork quilt, their greens and golds shifting with the prevailing wind. Occasional clusters of mature oak and maple trees punctuate the horizon, their branches reaching skyward as if in quiet supplication. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the subtle, earthy scent of turned soil and the faint, sweet perfume of distant clover, a fragrance that speaks of the deep, dark loam that defines this agricultural heartland. Even the quietest moments in Nilwood seem to hold a certain presence, a stillness that allows the subtle hum of insect life and the distant lowing of cattle to become the dominant sounds. The history of Nilwood is deeply entwined with the land it occupies, a narrative shaped by the ebb and flow of farming and the quiet determination of its people. For generations, the economy of Nilwood has been tethered to the bounty of the soil, its prosperity measured in harvests and the dependable cycle of seasons. While no grand historical landmarks dominate the landscape, the true character of Nilwood is etched into the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious homes that line its country roads, each a silent testament to lives lived and work done. The local character is one of quiet resilience and a deep-seated connection to the earth, a spirit that has guided Nilwood through changing times, fostering a sense of community that values neighborly support and the simple dignity of a life lived close to nature.

About This Nilwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Nilwood, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.398106, -89.808709. 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 Nilwood and Macoupin County.

Detailed location data for Nilwood includes the ZIP code (62672), telephone area code (217), county seat of Macoupin County (Carlinville), and school district assignment (North Mac Community Unit School District 34). 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 Nilwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.