Panther Creek Illinois Map

About Panther Creek, Illinois

Panther Creek is a locality in Cass County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Panther Creek is located at 40.0448°N, 90.1541°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62640.

Panther Creek unfolds across a landscape of rolling farmland, where rich, dark soil yields to the patient hand of agriculture. It lies 31.8 miles west-north-west of Springfield, IL (from Springfield, IL: bearing 302°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-north-east of Virginia. The land here, softened by centuries of cultivation, breathes a quiet resilience, its contours gently shaped by the ancient flow of water and wind. Mature oak and hickory trees stand sentinel along the creek's meandering path, their branches reaching towards a sky that often hangs vast and luminous, especially in the hush of late afternoon. The air, particularly after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and burgeoning green, a promise whispered by the very ground itself. The story of Panther Creek is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of this part of Illinois, a place where the fertile plains have long dictated the rhythm of life and labor. Its economy has historically been rooted in the bounty of the soil, with generations of families working the land, their lives a testament to the enduring strength of farming communities. While the broad, open fields are the dominant feature, the creek itself, a vital artery for the surrounding farms, has always been a source of sustenance and a quiet beauty. The character of Panther Creek is one of understated persistence, a place where the deep, quiet hum of rural life continues, unbroken by the hurried clamor of the outside world.

About This Panther Creek Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Panther Creek, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.044762, -90.154052. 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 Panther Creek and Cass County.

Detailed location data for Panther Creek includes the ZIP code (62627), telephone area code (217), county seat of Cass County (Virginia), and school district assignment. 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 Panther Creek is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.