Spaulding Illinois Map

About Spaulding, Illinois

Spaulding is a locality in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 879. The population density is 471.4 people per km². Spaulding is located at 39.8662°N, 89.5404°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62561.

Spaulding rests in the gentle embrace of central Illinois, a place where the land unfurls in broad, sun-drenched strokes. It lies 7.1 miles north-east of Springfield, IL (from Springfield, IL: bearing 51°T), and is situated 3.9 miles east-south-east of Sherman. The terrain here is a study in quiet resilience, a tableau of wide-open fields that stretch to horizons softened by the hazy shimmer of summer heat. Creeks, mere whispers of water for much of the year, trace meandering paths through the loamy soil, their banks often fringed with hardy sumac and the stoic grace of cottonwoods. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of drying corn stalks and the distant promise of rain, a scent that settles deep into the bones of the landscape. The history of Spaulding is, in many ways, the story of the prairie itself, shaped by the steady hand of agriculture and the quiet perseverance of its inhabitants. For generations, the rich black soil has been the lifeblood of this locality, yielding bountiful harvests that have sustained families and fed communities far beyond its immediate reach. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring character of Spaulding lies in its unpretentious spirit, a reflection of the pioneers who first tilled these fields. The local economy remains tethered to the land, a cycle of planting and reaping that dictates the rhythm of daily life, a rhythm that has changed little over the decades, marked by the slow turning of seasons and the enduring strength of its people.

About This Spaulding Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Spaulding, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.866161, -89.540376. 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 Spaulding and Sangamon County.

Detailed location data for Spaulding includes the ZIP code (60120), telephone area code (312, 773, 217), county seat of Sangamon County (Springfield), and school district assignment (Riverton Community Unit School District 14). 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 Spaulding is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.