Rock Island Illinois Map

About Rock Island, Illinois

Rock Island is a locality in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 36,151. The population density is 809.4 people per km². Rock Island is located at 41.5095°N, 90.5787°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61201.

Rock Island rises from the confluence of the mighty Mississippi and Rock Rivers, a place where the broad, sweeping plains of the Midwest meet the persistent flow of ancient waterways. The land here is largely level, with gentle rises that offer glimpses of the expansive sky, its light often softened by a pervasive humidity that lends a pearly sheen to the air in the early morning. Mature trees, remnants of deciduous forests, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets as the wind moves through them. The character of Rock Island is one of quiet resilience, a sense of enduring presence shaped by the very earth and water that define it. The history of Rock Island is deeply entwined with its strategic position on these vital arteries of commerce and travel. For centuries, Indigenous peoples navigated and utilized these rivers, a legacy that predates the arrival of European settlers. Later, the area became a crucial hub for steamboat traffic, its fortunes rising with the advent of industrialization. The Rock Island Arsenal, a sprawling complex that has played a significant role in national defense for over a century, stands as a prominent landmark, its imposing presence a testament to this industrial heritage. The local economy, though diversified, still carries echoes of its manufacturing past, while the proximity to the flowing waters continues to shape its character, drawing people to its parks and riverfronts for recreation and reflection.

About This Rock Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Rock Island, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Rock Island and Rock Island County.

Detailed location data for Rock Island includes the ZIP code (61201), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Rock Island County (Rock Island), and school district assignment (Rock Island-Milan School District 41). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rock Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.