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Quincy Illinois Map

Explore Quincy, 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 Quincy, Illinois

How to Use This Quincy, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	39.933675
Longitude	-91.379304
Population	39,463
Density	966.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	62301, 62305, 62306
Area Code	217
County Seat	Quincy
School District	Quincy School District 172

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About Quincy, Illinois

Quincy is a locality in Adams County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 39,463. The population density is 966.5 people per km². Quincy is located at 39.9337°N, 91.3793°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Quincy is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 62301, 62305, 62306.

Quincy presents a landscape where the vast expanse of the interior plains meets the steady, deliberate movement of the Mississippi River. It lies 15.9 miles north of Hannibal, MO (from Hannibal, MO: bearing 350°T), and is situated 11.5 miles north-northeast of Palmyra. The land here, defined by the proximity of Alstynes Prairie, stretches out in quiet, fertile expanses that catch the golden, heavy light of late afternoon. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of Long Ridge, which marks the horizon far to the west. A short journey brings one to the tranquil waters of Shanty Bend Pond, providing a reflective stillness against the backdrop of the region’s agricultural fields. Even the nearby Homan Falls offers a brief, musical interruption to the otherwise rhythmic, flat cadence of the surrounding terrain.

Quincy developed as a vital hub of commerce and industry, anchored by its position along the major waterways that once fueled the growth of the Midwest. The early economy flourished through a blend of manufacturing and trade, drawing strength from the brick-and-limestone architecture that still gives the streets a sense of grounded permanence. Over time, the local industries evolved, moving from the labor-intensive production of the past toward a more diversified modern economy that maintains its connection to the regional soil. Businesses here operate with a persistent, quiet industry, reflecting the legacy of a place built by laborers who understood the value of solid construction. The rhythm of daily work remains tied to the cycles of the plains, where the harvest and the changing seasons dictate the pace of commerce.

Quincy maintains a cultural character defined by its resilient heritage and the central presence of Washington Park, which serves as the primary gathering point for the local populace. The town preserves its history through a collection of well-maintained buildings that stand as modest monuments to the craftsmen of previous generations. Notable events often bring the community together in the open air, where the atmosphere feels charged with the simple, unpretentious spirit of the region. Among the figures associated with the broader history of the area, the diplomat and politician John Hay stands out as one of its most prominent sons. Life here moves with a steady, predictable grace, offering a view of the world that values depth over speed and substance over ornament.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Reservoir Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 360° N
Wavering Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 057° NE
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum (Museum) — 1.5 mi, 268° W
Govenor John Wood Statue (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 266° W
History Museum on the Square (Museum) — 1.6 mi, 265° W
All Wars Museum (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 320° NW
Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.3 mi, 233° SW
Sid Simpson State Park (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 307° NW
Soulard Access (State Recreation Area) — 5.0 mi, 238° SW
Wakonda State Park (State Park) — 7.7 mi, 305° NW
Dr. J.W. Well Nature Park (Nature Reserve) — 11.8 mi, 224° SW
Bay Island Conservation Area (Nature Reserve) — 13.5 mi, 181° S
Samuel Langhorne Clemens "Mark Twain" Statue (Monument) — 14.5 mi, 178° S
Scenic Overlook Mark Twain Memorial Bridge (Viewpoint) — 14.6 mi, 177° S
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 15.3 mi, 176° S
Tom & Huck Statue (Public Artwork) — 15.3 mi, 176° S
Canton CB&Q Depot (Attraction) — 15.4 mi, 332° NW
Art Gallery 310 (Gallery) — 15.4 mi, 176° S
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Mo (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.1 mi, 333° NW · 3,906 acres
Bridge Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 24.0 mi, 099° E
Great River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.1 mi, 346° N · 10k acres
Plaza 3 Cinema (Cinema) — 31.8 mi, 360° N
Lost Canvas Gallery (Gallery) — 32.1 mi, 359° N
Samuel F Miller House Museum (Museum) — 32.1 mi, 360° N
Indian Creek (Theatre) — 33.4 mi, 213° SW
Kibbe Museum (Museum) — 35.6 mi, 021° N

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