Norris Illinois Map

About Norris, Illinois

Norris is a locality in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 303. The population density is 118.5 people per km². Norris is located at 40.6259°N, 90.0321°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61553.

Norris rests in the heart of Fulton County, a place where the land breathes a quiet, agricultural rhythm. It lies 20.9 miles west of Pekin, IL (from Pekin, IL: bearing 281°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north of Canton. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to broad, fertile fields that stretch towards a horizon often painted with the bruised purples and golds of an approaching storm. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and, in summer, the sweet, heavy perfume of ripening corn, a constant reminder of the land's generosity. Small clusters of trees, oak and maple mostly, punctuate the landscape, offering pockets of shade and a whisper of wildness against the cultivated expanse. The very character of Norris is etched into this gentle terrain, a sturdy resilience born from the soil and the wide, open sky. The history of Norris is deeply entwined with the rich veins of coal that once fueled its growth, a legacy still palpable in the quiet determination of its residents. This mining past shaped not only the economic landscape but also a deep-seated sense of community, a shared understanding forged in the depths of the earth. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, the spirit of industry endures, now channeled into the cultivation of the surrounding farmland, where soybeans and corn still stand as pillars of the local economy. The modest buildings of Norris, their paint faded by sun and wind, speak of generations who have worked this land, their lives a testament to the enduring connection between people and place. A palpable sense of continuity permeates the days, a quiet hum of everyday life that feels both grounded and timeless.

About This Norris Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Norris, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.625872, -90.032061. 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 Norris and Fulton County.

Detailed location data for Norris includes the ZIP code (61553), telephone area code (815), county seat of Fulton County (Lewistown), and school district assignment (Canton Union School District 66). 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 Norris is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.