Seaton Illinois Map

About Seaton, Illinois

Seaton is a locality in Mercer County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 228. The population density is 54.8 people per km². Seaton is located at 41.1023°N, 90.8015°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61476.

Seaton rests on land that remembers the slow grind of ancient glaciers, a subtle sculpting that has left the terrain with a gentle, yielding character. It lies 24.8 miles west-north-west of Galesburg, IL (from Galesburg, IL: bearing 296°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-west of Aledo. The fields here, a patchwork of gold and green under the broad Illinois sky, roll with a quiet dignity, hinting at the deep, fertile soil that sustains them. Along the edges of these cultivated expanses, the trees stand as sentinels, their leaves rustling with a murmur that seems to carry the whispers of seasons past. In the late afternoon, the light slants low, casting long, soft shadows that stretch across the land, imbuing the scene with a serene, almost contemplative quality. The history of Seaton is tied to the very earth it occupies, to the rich agricultural heritage that has shaped its identity. For generations, the bounty of the land has been the lifeblood of this community, with farming and its associated industries forming the backbone of its economy. While the precise origins of its name might be lost to the mists of time, the enduring spirit of its people is evident in the quiet diligence that marks the rhythm of everyday life. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a connection to the pioneering spirit that first settled these prairies, a feeling that echoes in the straightforward charm of its streets and the welcoming nature of its residents.

About This Seaton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Seaton, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.102258, -90.801529. 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 Seaton and Mercer County.

Detailed location data for Seaton includes the ZIP code (61476), telephone area code (815), county seat of Mercer County (Aledo), and school district assignment (Mercer County School District 404). 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 Seaton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.