Rock Illinois Map

About Rock, Illinois

Rock is a locality in Pope County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 293. Rock is located at 37.4128°N, 88.6195°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 62938, 62985.

Rock emerges from the landscape where the Root Lick Branch carves a quiet, persistent path through the earth, marking the land with its seasonal pulse. It lies 27.9 miles southeast of Marion, IL (from Marion, IL: bearing 142°T), and is situated 19.1 miles north-northeast of Metropolis. Low, forested expanses define the horizon, drawing the eye toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Johnson Ridge that anchors the view against the vast Midwestern sky. Two miles away, the still waters of Lake Glendale reflect the shifting hues of the afternoon, while the nearby reach of Avery Hollow shelters the quiet growth of hardwoods. The air here holds a particular weight at dusk, cooling rapidly as it settles into the low-lying basins, carrying the scent of damp soil and the hushed, rhythmic rustle of leaves from the deep shade of the Shawnee National Forest.

Rock traces its legacy to the labor of the land, where the local economy has long been tethered to the timber and soil that define this rugged corner of the state. Generations have looked toward the Shawnee National Forest, which encompasses the surrounding terrain and provides a persistent, wild backdrop to the daily industry of the region. Those seeking the path of least resistance often wander the River to River Trail, traversing the ridges that separate the small clearings from the deeper woods. Though the roar of Cedar Falls lies ten miles distant, its presence is felt in the collective memory of the locale, a reminder of the water that shapes the topography of this inland territory. Life in Rock follows the turn of the seasons, moving with a deliberate cadence that honors the stability of the hills and the enduring character of the timber-lined horizon.

About This Rock Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rock, Illinois. Coordinates: 37.412829, -88.619495. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Rock includes the ZIP code (62938, 62985), telephone area code (618), county seat of Pope County (Golconda), and school district assignment.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.