Taylor Ridge Illinois Map

About Taylor Ridge, Illinois

Taylor Ridge is a locality in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 276. The population density is 58.9 people per km². Taylor Ridge is located at 41.3867°N, 90.6682°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61284.

Taylor Ridge rises from the rich prairie soil, a long, undulating spine of land that breaks the otherwise flat expanse of Rock Island County. It lies 9.7 miles south-south-west of Rock Island, IL (from Rock Island, IL: bearing 209°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-west of Milan. The slopes, cloaked in a mosaic of mature woodlands and open fields, feel ancient, as if the very bones of the earth are laid bare here, softened by centuries of wind and rain. Patches of oak and hickory create a dappled canopy, their leaves rustling with a sound like hushed whispers, while the cultivated fields below, neat rectangles of green and gold, speak of human endeavor against the wilder, untamed character of the ridge. In the late afternoon sun, the western faces of the hills glow with a warm, honeyed light, casting long shadows that stretch and deepen across the landscape, imbuing the scene with a profound sense of stillness. The history of Taylor Ridge is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. Farming families, whose roots often stretch back generations, still tend the fertile land, their livelihoods tied to the cycles of planting and harvest that have sustained this place for over a century. While large-scale industry is not the defining feature of Taylor Ridge, the gentle hum of farm equipment and the quiet commerce of local businesses provide the pulse of daily life. The ridge itself, a natural landmark, has long served as a quiet refuge and a place of contemplation, its enduring presence a silent witness to the changing seasons and the steady, unpretentious passage of time.

About This Taylor Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Taylor Ridge, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.3867, -90.668194. 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 Taylor Ridge and Rock Island County.

Detailed location data for Taylor Ridge includes the ZIP code (61284), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Rock Island County (Rock Island), and school district assignment (Rockridge Community Unit School District 300). 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 Taylor Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.