Explore Shiloh, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Shiloh, 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 Shiloh.
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 | Shiloh |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | St. Clair County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.552025 |
| Longitude | -89.915139 |
| Population | 14,098 |
| Density | 493.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 62269, 62221 |
| Area Code | 217 |
| County Seat | Belleville |
| School District | O'Fallon Township High School District 203 |
Shiloh occupies a quiet expanse of the Midwestern landscape where the water of Ash Creek winds through the earth, marking the land with a persistent, steady flow. It lies 2.1 miles south-southeast of O Fallon, IL (from O Fallon, IL: bearing 158°T), and is situated 5.5 miles east-northeast of Belleville. The terrain surrounding Shiloh unfolds in a series of gentle slopes, with the higher ground of Turkey Hill visible to those who look toward the horizon. Deep within the interior of the continent, the air carries a dry, earthen clarity that shifts as the sun moves over the open fields. Residents often gather at Shiloh Community Park, where the wide sky creates a sense of openness that defines the local atmosphere. In the distance, the elevation of Ridge Prairie provides a subtle boundary to the otherwise expansive view of the plains.
Settlement in Shiloh began as a response to the fertile promise of the soil, drawing pioneers who sought to carve a life from the prairie grass and timber. Agriculture once dominated the local economy, though the modern rhythm of the region has shifted toward a blend of commerce and suburban development. The industry here relies on a steady, methodical pace, supported by a workforce that values the reliability of the mid-American work ethic. As the seasons change, the fields transition from the green of spring planting to the deep, golden weight of the harvest, anchoring the local identity in the cycles of the land. Shiloh remains a place where the economy is built on a foundation of practical labor and a clear-eyed focus on the future.
Shiloh possesses a character defined by its blend of historical roots and a forward-looking, quiet ambition. The local culture prioritizes a neighborly existence, where the pace of life remains slow enough to notice the changing quality of light during the late afternoon. While the area avoids the grandiosity of larger urban centers, it maintains a distinct pride in its own landmarks, such as the accessible trails and open fields of Shiloh Community Park. No towering monuments define the skyline, yet the spirit of the place is marked by a consistent, grounded presence that persists through the decades. Individuals who have moved through the region often remark on the unassuming nature of the environment, which offers a rare, steady sort of peace in a rapidly changing world.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shiloh, Illinois. Coordinates: 38.552025, -89.915139. 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 Shiloh includes the ZIP code (62269, 62221), telephone area code (217), county seat of St. Clair County (Belleville), and school district assignment (O'Fallon Township High School District 203).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |