Oblong Illinois Map

About Oblong, Illinois

Oblong is a locality in Crawford County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,634. The population density is 575.1 people per km². Oblong is located at 39.0020°N, 87.9089°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62449.

Oblong lies low in the heart of Crawford County, a place where the land itself seems to breathe a sigh of quiet contentment. It lies 18.6 miles south-west of York, IL (from York, IL: bearing 231°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west of Robinson. Rolling fields of corn and soybeans stretch out under an expansive Illinois sky, their greens and golds softening into hazy blues as they meet the horizon. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening grain, a subtle perfume that clings to the senses, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, painterly shadows across the cultivated landscape. The terrain, a gentle undulation of fertile soil, speaks of a long relationship with the plow and the seed, a patient partnership between human hands and the generous earth. The history of Oblong is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, a legacy of farming that has shaped its character and economy for generations. The town itself has retained a grounded, unpretentious feel, a place where the pace of life is measured by the turning of seasons rather than the frantic ticking of clocks. Local businesses, often family-run, form the backbone of the community, their modest storefronts lining the main thoroughfares, each with its own quiet story to tell. The presence of the Embarras River, though not a dominant feature right within the town, influences the broader watershed, reminding residents of the vital waterways that have sustained life and commerce in this part of Illinois for centuries.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oblong, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Oblong and Crawford County.

Detailed location data for Oblong includes the ZIP code (62449), telephone area code (217), county seat of Crawford County (Robinson), and school district assignment (Oblong Community Unit School District 4). 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 Oblong is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.