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Washington Illinois Map

Explore Washington, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Washington, Illinois

How to Use This Washington, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Washington, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Washington.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Washington
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Tazewell County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	40.706396
Longitude	-89.433463
Population	16,071
Density	726.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	61571
Area Code	815
County Seat	Pekin
School District	Washington Community High School District 308

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About Washington, Illinois

Washington is a locality in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 16,071. The population density is 726.5 people per km². Washington is located at 40.7064°N, 89.4335°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Washington is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 61571.

Washington occupies a central expanse of the Illinois prairie where the horizon stretches wide beneath an unyielding, vaulted sky. It lies 6.8 miles north-northeast of Morton, IL (from Morton, IL: bearing 23°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east of Peoria. Farm Creek carves its path through the landscape, providing a rhythmic pulse to the terrain as it meanders past the settled plots of the region. To the north, the waters of Bowen Lake offer a quiet stillness, reflecting the shifting colors of the clouds as they drift over the fields. The distant outline of Hoxie Ridge remains a faint, jagged promise on the far horizon, reminding observers of the tectonic patience of the earth. Travelers crossing these plains feel the sheer breadth of the interior, situated hundreds of miles from any salt-heavy air. Washington maintains an atmosphere defined by the intersection of open sky and the enduring, fertile soil of the Midwest.

Settlers arrived in Washington to cultivate the deep, dark loam that characterizes this productive agricultural corridor. Over generations, the local economy transitioned from subsistence farming to a sophisticated integration of manufacturing and trade, anchoring the prosperity of the surrounding region. Industrial facilities and specialized production centers now operate alongside the sprawling fields of corn and soybeans, creating a unique synergy between the land and the machinery of modern commerce. The legacy of the early pioneers persists in the sturdy architecture of the older districts, where solid materials reflect a commitment to permanence and industry. Workers here balance the demands of a globalized economy with the deliberate, seasonal pace dictated by the harvest. Washington continues to harmonize its historical reliance on the earth with the technical requirements of contemporary production.

Washington centers its social life around Washington Square Park, a public space that serves as the quiet anchor for community gatherings and local reflection. The town preserves its cultural character through a dedication to civic tradition and the maintenance of a landscape that honors its mid-continental roots. Occasional excursions lead residents toward the natural quiet of the Spring Branch State Conservation Area, a seventeen-mile journey that offers a respite from the grid of the local streets. While the nearby terrain dips into the quietude of Burkett Hollow, the focus of the public remains on the enduring stability of their shared environment. Notable individuals who have walked these streets often carry the pragmatic, grounded outlook fostered by the surrounding plains. Washington sustains a collective identity that values the steady passage of the seasons and the simple, profound beauty of a life lived in the heart of the continent.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Return Visit (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 095° E
Washington Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 087° E
Meadow Valley Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 238° SW
Farmdale Dam Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.7 mi, 232° SW
AMC Classic Sunnyland 10 (Cinema) — 2.7 mi, 248° W
Northwood Park Disc Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 191° S
Spring Creek Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.8 mi, 287° W
Kennel Lake Sportsman's Club (Park) — 3.9 mi, 172° S
R.V. Sports Club (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 319° NW
Ulrich Wildlife Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.9 mi, 217° SW
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 283° W
Spring Lake (State Recreation Area) — 5.9 mi, 257° W
Ironworkers Memorial (Monument) — 6.5 mi, 282° W
Out of Court (Public Artwork) — 6.9 mi, 032° NE
Eastlight Theatre (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 249° W
Settlement of Peoria Historic Site (Monument) — 7.1 mi, 268° W
Detweiller Historical Monument (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 267° W
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 274° W
Juanita Leach (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 265° W
Fondulac Drive Lookout 1 (Viewpoint) — 7.6 mi, 251° W
Illinois River State Fish and Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 8.1 mi, 314° NW
Forest Park Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 8.2 mi, 295° NW
Dome Planetarium (Museum) — 8.2 mi, 262° W
Giant Screen Theater (Cinema) — 8.3 mi, 262° W
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria (Arts Centre) — 8.3 mi, 261° W
Peoria Public Schools Stadium (Stadium) — 8.4 mi, 284° W
Ronald Reagan Museum (Museum) — 8.6 mi, 087° E
Becker Auditorium (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 087° E
Mackinaw River (State Recreation Area) — 10.9 mi, 149° SE
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.3 mi, 004° N · 13k acres

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