Sutter Illinois Map

About Sutter, Illinois

Sutter is a locality in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Sutter is located at 40.2792°N, 91.3435°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61089.

Sutter rests in the gentle embrace of western Illinois, a landscape where the land exhales a quiet, verdant breath under a sky that seems to stretch to infinity. It lies 24.0 miles north of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 8°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-south-east of Keokuk. Rolling hills, softened by eons of wind and water, cascade into broad, fertile plains, the very ground a testament to the patient work of glaciers long departed. Here, the air carries the clean, earthy scent of tilled soil and the distant hum of cicadas in the summer sun, a symphony of rural life. The light, especially as it begins its slow descent, paints the fields in hues of burnished gold and deep amber, lending a transient, almost ethereal beauty to the familiar contours of the terrain. The story of Sutter is intrinsically linked to the rich agricultural heritage of this region, a place where the bounty of the earth has long been the lifeblood of its people. For generations, farming has shaped the character and economy of Sutter, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, a vibrant green sea in the growing season. The quiet hum of tractors often punctuates the stillness, a constant reminder of the ongoing cycle of planting and harvest. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Sutter’s history is etched into the weathered barns, the sturdy farmhouses, and the enduring spirit of its residents who continue to draw sustenance and identity from the land.

About This Sutter Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sutter, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.279212, -91.343482. 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 Sutter and Hancock County.

Detailed location data for Sutter includes the ZIP code (61721), telephone area code (217, 847, 224), county seat of Hancock County (Carthage), and school district assignment. 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 Sutter is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.