Ste. Marie Illinois Map

About Ste. Marie, Illinois

Ste. Marie is a locality in Jasper County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 281. The population density is 92.6 people per km². Ste. Marie is located at 38.9300°N, 88.0278°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62459.

Ste. Marie lies in a landscape that breathes the quietude of the American heartland, where rolling fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of summer afternoons. It lies 26.7 miles south-west of York, IL (from York, IL: bearing 231°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-south-east of Newton. The terrain here is a gentle yielding of earth, a subtle undulation that guides the eye across the agricultural tapestry. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of dew-kissed soil and distant woodsmoke, a testament to the deep agricultural roots of this place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, possesses a diffused quality, bathing the scene in a mellow, almost pearlescent glow that seems to linger on the weathered barns and silos dotting the countryside. The history of Ste. Marie is intertwined with the rich agricultural heritage of Jasper County, a place where the rhythms of planting and harvest have long dictated the pulse of daily life. Settled by those seeking fertile ground and a slower pace, its economy remains anchored in the cultivation of the land, with farming families continuing traditions passed down through generations. While not a hub of grand industry, the quiet industry of the soil sustains Ste. Marie, fostering a character of resilience and self-reliance among its inhabitants. The local general store, a fixture for decades, still serves as an informal gathering place, a repository of local lore where conversations drift easily from the weather to the upcoming county fair, mirroring the unhurried pace that defines this corner of Illinois.

About This Ste. Marie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ste. Marie, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.93, -88.0278. 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 Ste. Marie and Jasper County.

Detailed location data for Ste. Marie includes the ZIP code (62459), telephone area code (217), county seat of Jasper County (Newton), and school district assignment (Jasper County Community Unit School District 1). 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 Ste. Marie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.