Simpson Illinois Map

About Simpson, Illinois

Simpson is a locality in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 40. The population density is 41.2 people per km². Simpson is located at 37.4673°N, 88.7551°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62985.

Simpson sprawls across a gentle rise, where the broad, flat fields of Southern Illinois begin their slow, deliberate swell towards the Shawnee National Forest. It lies 27.9 miles north-north-west of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 342°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-north-east of Vienna. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy perfume of rich soil and pine needles, a scent that clings to the faded clapboard houses and the stoic faces of its inhabitants. Long shadows stretch from the ancient oaks that still guard the edges of properties, their limbs gnarled like the hands of old farmers, and the sky overhead often holds a bruised, dramatic beauty, particularly at dusk, when the light bleeds from amber to violet across the vast, open canvas. The landscape itself feels worn smooth by generations, a quiet testament to the persistent rhythm of planting and harvest. The history of Simpson is etched into the very land, a story shaped by the fertile soil and the promise of agriculture. Once, this area buzzed with the quiet industry of farming, corn and soybeans stretching to the horizon, their stalks rustling secrets in the summer breeze, supporting families through lean times and bountiful ones alike. Though the larger agricultural operations have shifted, the echoes of that past remain, in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that defines Simpson. The nearby Shawnee National Forest, a verdant expanse of rolling hills and hidden creeks, offers a sanctuary of wildness, a place where the old ways of the land still hold sway and where the quiet beauty of the Ozark foothills can be found in abundance.

About This Simpson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Simpson, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.467273, -88.755059. 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 Simpson and Johnson County.

Detailed location data for Simpson includes the ZIP code (62985), telephone area code (618), county seat of Johnson County (Vienna), and school district assignment (New Simpson Hill Consolidated District 32). 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 Simpson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.