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Olney Illinois Map

Explore Olney, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Olney, Illinois

How to Use This Olney, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Olney, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Olney.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Olney
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Richland County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.730881
Longitude	-88.085316
Population	8,701
Density	484.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62450
Area Code	217
County Seat	Olney
School District	Richland County Community Unit School District 1

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About Olney, Illinois

Olney is a locality in Richland County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,701. The population density is 484.7 people per km². Olney is located at 38.7309°N, 88.0853°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Olney is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62450.

Olney rests upon the expansive, productive plains of the Midwest, where the horizon stretches wide and flat under a vast, unencumbered sky. It lies 36.5 miles southeast of Effingham, IL (from Effingham, IL: bearing 137°T), and is situated 18.4 miles south-southeast of Newton.

The Fox River meanders quietly through the landscape just a mile away, carving a modest path through the rich, dark soil that defines the regional character. To the west, the gentle, sun-drenched waters of East Fork Lake provide a calm stillness that mirrors the drifting clouds above. On the distant horizon, the faint, hazy silhouette of Pleasant Ridge breaks the monotony of the fields, offering a subtle verticality to the otherwise level expanse. Within the immediate boundaries of the municipality, Bower Park serves as a green sanctuary where the light at dusk filters through the trees in long, golden shafts. This geography creates an environment where the transition from day to night feels deliberate, marking the hours with a slow, amber glow that settles over the fields.

Olney grew from the fertile potential of the Illinois prairie, establishing a foundation built on the industrious spirit of those who first broke the sod. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the productivity of the surrounding farmland, where the rhythmic cycles of planting and harvest dictate the pace of daily life. Beyond the agricultural fields, manufacturing and trade have long provided a steady pulse to the regional economy, supporting a workforce that values craft and consistency. Olney maintains a professional atmosphere where the commerce of the grain elevator and the workshop sits comfortably alongside modern enterprise. The legacy of these industries is visible in the sturdy, brick-fronted buildings that anchor the center, standing as quiet witnesses to decades of persistent labor.

The cultural character of Olney is defined by a grounded, unassuming hospitality that values neighborly connection and the steady maintenance of local traditions. Residents often gather for community events that celebrate the seasonal rhythms, fostering a sense of shared purpose that persists regardless of the changing times. While the streets remain quiet, the arrival of the annual White Squirrel Summerfest highlights a unique, whimsical aspect of the local identity that draws visitors to witness the town’s famous albino squirrel population. The architecture reflects a practical Midwestern aesthetic, with modest homes and public spaces that prioritize utility and comfort over ornamental display. Life in Olney moves with an intentional, measured cadence, ensuring that every person remains connected to the land and the quiet, persistent beauty of the seasons as they turn.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Carnegie Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 089° E
Olney City Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 305° NW
Muskgrove Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 021° N
Bird Haven (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 024° NE
Richland County Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 157° SE
Little Wabash River (Conservation Area) — 12.5 mi, 212° SW
Prairie Ridge-Jasper State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.6 mi, 344° N
Robert Ridgeway Grasslands (Nature Reserve) — 13.1 mi, 338° N
Clay County Historical Society (Museum) — 22.6 mi, 277° W
Dieterich Community Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 27.8 mi, 325° NW
War Memorial (Monument) — 28.4 mi, 211° SW
Lincoln Monument (Monument) — 28.4 mi, 211° SW
Wayne County Historical Museum (Museum) — 28.5 mi, 211° SW
Beall Woods Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 29.4 mi, 151° SE
Gibson Lake Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 30.3 mi, 145° SE
Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.1 mi, 149° SE · 20k acres
Stephen A. Forbest State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 35.5 mi, 269° W
Village Mall Cinemas (Cinema) — 35.6 mi, 316° NW
Merom Bluff (Viewpoint) — 35.7 mi, 051° NE
The Heart Theatre (Cinema) — 36.4 mi, 318° NW
Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum (Museum) — 36.5 mi, 318° NW
Gibson County Visitors & Tourism (Attraction) — 37.9 mi, 133° SE
Swizzle Spoon (Public Artwork) — 39.5 mi, 007° N
Porch Swing (Attraction) — 39.5 mi, 007° N
The Atheneum & Visitors Center at Historic New Harmony (Museum) — 42.1 mi, 169° S
Archaeological Dig (Historic Ruins) — 42.2 mi, 169° S
Thrall's Opera House (Theatre) — 42.3 mi, 169° S
Farm Service Agency Interest Of In (National Wildlife Refuge) — 44.6 mi, 110° E · 462 acres
Hoosier National Forest (National Forest) — 67.3 mi, 094° E · 204k acres
Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 71.6 mi, 184° S · 274k acres

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