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Peoria Illinois Map

Explore Peoria, 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 Peoria, Illinois

How to Use This Peoria, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	40.751641
Longitude	-89.617198
Population	113,150
Density	910.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	61602, 61625, 61601, 61603, 61604
Area Code	815
County Seat	Peoria
School District	Peoria School District 150

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About Peoria, Illinois

Peoria is a locality in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. With a population of 113,150, Peoria is a major urban centre in Illinois. The population density is 910.8 people per km². Peoria is located at 40.7516°N, 89.6172°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Peoria is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 61602, 61625, 61601.

Peoria emerges from the flat, fertile expanse of the Midwestern prairie, defined fundamentally by the presence of the Illinois River that carves a deliberate path through the landscape. It lies 2.0 miles north-northwest of East Peoria, IL (from East Peoria, IL: bearing 346°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-northeast of Pekin. The earth here possesses a heavy, dark quality, nourishing the vast agricultural reaches that extend toward the horizon in every direction. At the water’s edge, Upper Peoria Lake widens the river’s reach, reflecting the shifting temperaments of the sky and providing a stillness that contrasts with the constant, quiet movement of the current. Beyond the immediate riverbanks, the terrain rises into subtle elevations, while the distant, hazy silhouette of Hoxie Ridge offers a faint, terrestrial boundary to the west. General John Shalikashvili Park provides a direct, accessible connection to this riparian environment, anchoring the local geography where the land meets the water in a muted, elemental harmony.

French explorers first recognized the strategic potential of this river bend, establishing a presence that would eventually evolve into the organized settlement of Peoria. The site functioned as a vital node for early trade and transit, its growth tethered to the natural artery of the river which facilitated the movement of goods and people across the interior. As the years progressed, the settlement transformed from a frontier outpost into a center of industry, its architecture reflecting the solid, industrious character of the generations that built it. The legacy of those who first navigated the Illinois River remains imprinted upon the modern street plan, where the echoes of early commerce still inform the orientation of the blocks and the density of the downtown core.

Economic life in Peoria has long been synonymous with large-scale manufacturing, serving as the global headquarters for heavy equipment production that shaped infrastructure across continents. This industrial identity continues to anchor the regional economy, complemented by a diverse array of medical and educational institutions that sustain the working life of the populace. Bradley University stands as a primary intellectual pillar, drawing students into an environment where academic rigor meets the practical, pragmatic spirit of the region. The infrastructure, from the bridges spanning the Illinois River to the rail lines cutting through the outskirts, supports a steady, methodical pace of commerce, ensuring that Peoria remains a functional, productive link in the wider national economy.

Cultural life in Peoria finds expression in a variety of local traditions, ranging from high-energy college athletics that ignite the winter months to seasonal festivals that celebrate the harvest and the changing light of the seasons. The community gathers for public events that utilize the expansive green spaces, including the accessible grounds of General John Shalikashvili Park, while the riverfront serves as a stage for civic life. Richard Pryor, whose sharp, observational humor was forged in the realities of this environment, stands as the most widely recognized figure associated with the area’s creative spirit. Whether watching a local game or walking near the banks of Upper Peoria Lake, the people of Peoria maintain a quiet, unpretentious engagement with their surroundings, finding beauty in the stark, honest clarity of the prairie light as it fades over the water.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Detweiller Park (Nature Reserve) — 0.4 mi, 027° NE
Forest Park Nature Center (Nature Reserve) — 2.5 mi, 082° E
Luthy Botanical Garden (Nature Reserve) — 3.3 mi, 164° S
Old Main (Historic Site) — 4.0 mi, 174° S
Peoria Riverfront Museum (Museum) — 4.2 mi, 161° S
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception (Cathedral / Church) — 4.3 mi, 164° S
Peoria Civic Center (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 4.3 mi, 162° S
E. M. Smith House (Historic Site) — 4.5 mi, 172° S
Par-A-Dice Casino (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 158° S
Knoxville Road Covered Bridge (Historic Site) — 5.8 mi, 236° SW
Lakeview Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 158° S
Exposition Gardens, Fairgrounds (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 000° N
Donovan Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 077° E
Here and There (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 051° NE
Iris Park (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 333° NW
Rock Island Greenway Trail (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 049° NE
Jubliee College State Park (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 349° N
Forest Park Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 055° NE
Forest Park South Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 089° E
Peoria Public Schools Stadium (Stadium) — 1.9 mi, 127° SE
Lacroix Rock (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 038° NE
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 138° SE
Arts Partners (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 169° S
Studios on Sheridan (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 169° S
Ironworkers Memorial (Monument) — 3.7 mi, 119° SE
Settlement of Peoria Historic Site (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 142° SE
Dome Planetarium (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 161° S
Giant Screen Theater (Cinema) — 4.6 mi, 162° S
Illinois River State Fish and Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 4.6 mi, 056° NE
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 162° S

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