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Rock Island Illinois Map

Explore Rock Island, 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 Rock Island, Illinois

How to Use This Rock Island, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.470163
Longitude	-90.583113
Population	37,108
Density	849.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	61201, 61204, 61299
Area Code	847, 224
County Seat	Rock Island
School District	Rock Island-Milan School District 41

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About Rock Island, Illinois

Rock Island is a locality in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 37,108. The population density is 849.2 people per km². Rock Island is located at 41.4702°N, 90.5831°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Rock Island is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 61201, 61204, 61299.

Rock Island rises from the fertile plains where the Mississippi River carves a deliberate path through the Midwestern landscape. It lies 3.3 miles west of Moline, IL (from Moline, IL: bearing 273°T), and is situated 1.0 miles south of Davenport. The earth here holds a quiet weight, defined by the broad, steady movement of the water and the distant, softened shapes of the Army Ridge Bluffs standing seven miles away. Travelers often pause along the Riverfront Trail to watch the light change across the water, feeling the vastness of the prairie sky that stretches wide above the trees. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Lake Potter offer a reflective stillness that contrasts with the constant, muscular flow of the river. The Mississippi River - Moline provides a verdant sanctuary where the land meets the water, grounding the residents in the raw, unadorned beauty of the regional geography.

Rock Island grew from the strategic necessity of the river, evolving into a center where iron, steam, and industry once defined the daily pulse of the streets. The history of the area is etched into the heavy brick architecture of its older districts, which serve as a silent witness to the generations who labored in manufacturing and logistics. While the economy has shifted away from the early reliance on heavy machinery, the spirit of production remains embedded in the local character. The land here was forged by the intersection of commerce and the river, creating a resilient identity that respects the endurance of the working man. Even as the modern world accelerates, Rock Island retains a sense of purpose rooted in the practical, steady momentum of its industrial heritage.

Cultural life in Rock Island finds its expression in the enduring traditions of the region and the pride of its inhabitants. Landmarks such as the historic arsenal serve as pillars of the landscape, reminding visitors of the site’s long-standing significance in the national narrative. Famous figures like the jazz musician Bix Beiderbecke emerged from the broader regional culture, carrying the syncopated rhythms of the river valley to the wider world. Community life often centers around local gatherings that celebrate the changing seasons, marked by the smell of cooling pavement after a summer rain or the sharp, clean air of autumn. Whether walking through the older neighborhoods or observing the horizon from a high point, one perceives a town that values its own rhythm above the noise of distant places. Rock Island remains a singular presence, defined by its own geography and the quiet, persistent grace of those who call it home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rock River - Carr Island (Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 215° SW
Hennepin Canal (State Recreation Area) — 0.5 mi, 229° SW
Thirty-First Avenue Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 308° NW
Sunset Park & Marina (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 309° NW
Douglas Park (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 358° N
Josua Lindahl Hill Prairies Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 147° SE
Mississippi River - Moline (Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 343° N
Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 253° W
Fryxell Geology Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 038° NE
Dillon Memorial Fountain (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 006° N
Irish Memorial (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 005° N
Octagon Pistols (Public Artwork) — 3.5 mi, 004° N
Rock Island Arsenal Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 034° NE
Davenport Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 4.0 mi, 346° N
Soldier's Monument (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 005° N
The Oculus (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 047° NE
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.5 mi, 058° NE · 274k acres
Hoepfner House (Historic Ruins) — 12.2 mi, 052° NE
Helium Trampoline Park (Attraction) — 12.5 mi, 004° N
Wildcat Den State Park (State Park) — 14.6 mi, 270° W
Scott County Freedom Rock (Attraction) — 15.2 mi, 055° NE
Lone Star (towboat) (Attraction) — 15.3 mi, 054° NE
Geneseo Water Tower Fish (Attraction) — 22.6 mi, 093° E
Pearl Bottom Museum (Museum) — 24.2 mi, 262° W
Muscatine Art Center (Arts Centre) — 24.4 mi, 264° W
Central Community Historical Society & Museum (Museum) — 24.4 mi, 005° N
Camanche Depot Museum (Museum) — 27.2 mi, 038° NE
Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.1 mi, 217° SW · 24k acres
Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 32.3 mi, 170° S

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