Oakdale Illinois Map

About Oakdale, Illinois

Oakdale is a locality in Washington County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 264. The population density is 69.1 people per km². Oakdale is located at 38.2617°N, 89.5015°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62268.

Oakdale rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where verdant fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards a horizon often softened by the hazy blush of Illinois summer. It lies 31.6 miles south-east of Belleville, IL (from Belleville, IL: bearing 124°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-west of Nashville. The land here, a rich, dark loam, yields generously to the plow, and the air, particularly after a rain, carries the earthy perfume of damp soil and ripening grain. Oak trees, true to the town's name, punctuate the landscape with their sturdy, sprawling forms, their leaves a deep, almost black-green against the bright sky, offering cool, dappled shade to the quiet lanes that wind through the countryside. The light, especially in the late afternoon, slants low and golden, casting long, languid shadows that stretch and deepen as the day begins its slow descent. The story of Oakdale is intertwined with the fertile earth and the industrious spirit of its people, a narrative shaped by agriculture and a quiet perseverance. For generations, the economy of Oakdale has been tethered to the bounty of Washington County's farmlands, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of local prosperity, their golden stalks rustling secrets on the breeze. While not a hub of grand industry, the town’s character is defined by the steadfastness of its residents and the enduring traditions passed down through families, a sense of community as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that lend their name to this place. The rhythm of life in Oakdale is one of seasons, of planting and harvest, a steady cadence that echoes the dependable turning of the earth.

About This Oakdale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakdale, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.261717, -89.501479. 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 Oakdale and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Oakdale includes the ZIP code (62268), telephone area code (217), county seat of Washington County (Nashville), and school district assignment (Nashville Community High School District 99). 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 Oakdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.