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Pontoon Beach Illinois Map

Explore Pontoon Beach, 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 Pontoon Beach, Illinois

How to Use This Pontoon Beach, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	38.721845
Longitude	-90.06357
Population	5,876
Density	227.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	62040, 62025
Area Code	309
County Seat	Edwardsville
School District	Granite City Community Unit School District 9

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About Pontoon Beach, Illinois

Pontoon Beach is a locality in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,876. The population density is 227.8 people per km². Pontoon Beach is located at 38.7218°N, 90.0636°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Pontoon Beach is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 62040, 62025.

Pontoon Beach occupies a distinct portion of the Midwestern interior, defined by the quiet accumulation of silt and the persistent reach of the prairie. It lies 4.2 miles east-northeast of Granite City, IL (from Granite City, IL: bearing 60°T), and is situated 9.6 miles northeast of St. Louis. The landscape remains grounded in its inland character, positioned far from any oceanic influence and defined instead by the subtle shift of earth toward the gentle rise of Fox Hill. To the south, the terrain holds the memory of ancient water, where Dobrey Slough carves a narrow, winding path through the soil just one mile from the center of activity. A short distance away, the stillness of Horseshoe Lake provides a mirror for the wide, expansive sky that dominates the horizon. Visitors might find a moment of respite along the Mct Nature Trail, where the local flora marks the transition between open plains and the sheltered pockets of the landscape.

Pontoon Beach emerged from the necessity of commerce and the steady pulse of regional transit, evolving alongside the infrastructure that links the broader interior. The local economy draws its strength from the industrial corridors that span the region, where logistics and warehousing serve as the primary engines of daily life. These industries capitalize on the proximity of major transit arteries, transforming the flat, workable land into a hub of modern distribution. Workers here maintain a steady rhythm, shaped by the demands of a shifting global market that relies on the efficiency of this specific geography. Historically, the ground served as a vital crossroads for trade, and the legacy of that movement continues to dictate the pace and focus of the people who reside here.

Pontoon Beach carries a character defined by its pragmatic spirit and the understated beauty of the surrounding fields at dusk. The community finds its identity in the modest landmarks that stand against the vast, open horizon, reflecting a life lived with a direct connection to the land. While the region is not defined by singular, world-famous figures, it remains a space where the collective effort of its residents provides the true substance of the place. Life here turns on the quiet routines of the seasons, as the golden light of the afternoon settles over the fields and the distant silhouette of Kerr Island suggests the broader scale of the basin. The atmosphere remains one of functional grace, where the reality of the geography informs every aspect of the local experience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Mct Nature Trail (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 346° N
Mct Nickel Plate Trail (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 043° NE
Mct Schoolhouse Trail Spur (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 191° S
Horshoe Lake State Park (State Park) — 1.1 mi, 202° S
Arlington Greens Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 116° SE
Arlington Wetlands (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 142° SE
Bel Air drive in sign (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 355° N
Levee Lake (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 162° S
Cahokia Mounds State Historical Site (State Park) — 3.3 mi, 182° S
Town & Country Motel sign (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 045° NE
Mustang Corral (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 046° NE
Stockade (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 177° S
Mound 76 (Historic Ruins) — 4.2 mi, 183° S
Poag Sand Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 4.9 mi, 018° N
Granite City Cinema (Cinema) — 4.9 mi, 254° W
Ralph Korte Stadium (Stadium) — 5.0 mi, 034° NE
MCT Tracy (Public Artwork) — 5.2 mi, 266° W
Chouteau Island State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.3 mi, 316° NW
Hartford Castle (Historic Castle / Fort) — 5.6 mi, 348° N
Lewis & Clark Expidition (Monument) — 6.3 mi, 335° NW
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 342° N
Mounted Binculors (Viewpoint) — 6.5 mi, 294° NW
Edwardsville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.7 mi, 046° NE
Mosenthein Island (State Recreation Area) — 6.8 mi, 275° W
U.S. Navy A-7E Corsair (Monument) — 6.8 mi, 051° NE
Saltue to Steel (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 238° SW
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 7.9 mi, 035° NE
Zuka Arts Guild (Arts Centre) — 8.7 mi, 236° SW
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.0 mi, 328° NW · 32k acres
Gateway Arch National Park (National Park) — 9.1 mi, 225° SW · 85 acres

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