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Pekin Illinois Map

Explore Pekin, 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 Pekin, Illinois

How to Use This Pekin, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Pekin, 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 Pekin.

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	Pekin
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Tazewell County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	40.568757
Longitude	-89.625115
Population	31,731
Density	779.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	61554, 61555, 61558
Area Code	815
County Seat	Pekin
School District	Pekin Community High School District 303

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About Pekin, Illinois

Pekin is a locality in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 31,731. The population density is 779.5 people per km². Pekin is located at 40.5688°N, 89.6251°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Pekin is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 61554, 61555, 61558.

Pekin occupies a flat expanse of the Illinois prairie, defined by the quiet persistence of the midwestern landscape. It lies 7.5 miles south-southwest of East Peoria, IL (from East Peoria, IL: bearing 205°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-southwest of Peoria.

The Illinois River flows within a mile of the center, shaping the low-lying terrain and providing a steady, rhythmic presence that anchors the local geography. Beyond the immediate banks, the land stretches out into fertile fields that seem to glow with a deep, golden intensity under the late afternoon sun. Pekin Lake offers a nearby stillness, its waters reflecting the vast, open skies that dominate the horizon. In the distance, the faint, hazy silhouette of Hoxie Ridge provides a subtle contrast to the otherwise level earth. Residents often spend their leisure hours at Blenkiron Park, where the trees offer a welcome respite from the expansive, unobstructed light of the plains.

Pekin grew from the steady labor of early settlers who recognized the potential of the fertile soil and the proximity to essential waterways. The local economy has long been tethered to the industrious pulse of agriculture and manufacturing, reflecting the pragmatic spirit of those who built the grain elevators and warehouses. These industries remain the backbone of the region, providing a sense of stability that has persisted through cycles of change. While the town maintains a focus on its industrial heritage, there is a quiet dignity in the way the streets are arranged to support the daily commerce of its people. Sand Ridge State Forest lies sixteen miles away, a reminder of the wilder, wooded character that once defined this entire region before the arrival of the plow.

The cultural character of Pekin is shaped by a modest, hardworking resilience that values community and a steady pace of life. Public gatherings often center around local events that celebrate the seasonal rhythms of the harvest and the shared history of the people. While many figures have passed through this region, the legacy of Senator Everett Dirksen stands out as a significant contribution to the national political narrative. Landmarks within the area serve as quiet markers of a collective identity, grounding the residents in a shared sense of place. Even in the middle of a busy workday, there is a perceptible stillness in the air that speaks to the deep, silent history of the prairie. Pekin continues to evolve, yet it remains firmly rooted in the landscape that has defined it since the beginning.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Soccer Fields (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 188° S
Mineral Springs Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 187° S
Pekin Native Everett McKinley Dirksen (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 232° SW
Pekin Park District Golf Courses (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 102° E
Sundance (Attraction) — 0.5 mi, 213° SW
Dragon Stadium (Stadium) — 0.5 mi, 169° S
29th U.s. Colored Infantry Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 272° W
Tazewell County Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 272° W
John T Mcnaughton Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 040° NE
Pekin Lake (State Recreation Area) — 1.4 mi, 302° NW
Powerton lake State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 246° SW
Forest Park Foundation (State Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 116° SE
Fort Crevecoeur monument (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 011° N
Fondulac Drive Lookout 1 (Viewpoint) — 7.6 mi, 022° N
Eastlight Theatre (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 027° NE
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria (Arts Centre) — 8.5 mi, 012° N
Giant Screen Theater (Cinema) — 8.5 mi, 012° N
Dome Planetarium (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 013° N
Ulrich Wildlife Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 9.0 mi, 052° NE
Studios on Sheridan (Gallery) — 9.1 mi, 007° N
Arts Partners (Gallery) — 9.1 mi, 007° N
Spring Lake (State Recreation Area) — 9.1 mi, 027° NE
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 015° N
AMC Classic Sunnyland 10 (Cinema) — 11.3 mi, 042° NE
Peoria Public Schools Stadium (Stadium) — 11.7 mi, 009° N
Banner Marsh Fish and Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 12.6 mi, 260° W
Jubliee College State Park (State Park) — 13.9 mi, 000° N
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.3 mi, 235° SW · 13k acres
Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.4 mi, 239° SW · 5,262 acres
Edward R. Madigan State Park (State Park) — 32.6 mi, 159° S

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