Tilden Illinois Map

About Tilden, Illinois

Tilden is a locality in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 762. The population density is 286.0 people per km². Tilden is located at 38.2120°N, 89.6826°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62292.

Tilden rests in the rolling terrain of southwestern Illinois, a place where the land gently slopes and rises, hinting at the underlying geology. It lies 26.8 miles south-east of Belleville, IL (from Belleville, IL: bearing 142°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north of Sparta. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, often carries a soft, earthy scent, a blend of freshly turned soil and the subtle sweetness of ripening crops that stretch across the horizon. Mature oak and hickory trees, their branches reaching wide, punctuate the fields, offering dappled shade and a sense of enduring presence. The sky above Tilden is vast, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds and the dramatic shifts of light, particularly as dusk begins its descent, painting the western sky in hues of amber and deep violet. The history of Tilden is deeply tied to the rich mineral deposits that once fueled a significant coal mining industry, a legacy that shaped its early growth and the character of its people. Though the mines have long since been silenced, the echoes of that industrious past remain, visible in the sturdy, practical architecture and a quiet resilience in the community's spirit. Today, agriculture forms the backbone of Tilden's economy, with soybean and corn fields dominating the landscape, their straight rows a testament to generations of farming knowledge. The local general store, a hub of daily life, still serves as a gathering place, its aisles filled with necessities and the low hum of conversation, a familiar rhythm in the unhurried pace of Tilden.

About This Tilden Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tilden, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.211994, -89.682597. 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 Tilden and Randolph County.

Detailed location data for Tilden includes the ZIP code (62292), telephone area code (217), county seat of Randolph County (Chester), and school district assignment (Sparta Community Unit School District 140). 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 Tilden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.