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Waterloo Illinois Map

Explore Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, Illinois

How to Use This Waterloo, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Waterloo, 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 Waterloo.

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	Waterloo
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Monroe County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.335886
Longitude	-90.149834
Population	11,013
Density	522.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62298
Area Code	217
County Seat	Waterloo
School District	Waterloo Community Unit School District 5

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About Waterloo, Illinois

Waterloo is a locality in Monroe County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 11,013. The population density is 522.9 people per km². Waterloo is located at 38.3359°N, 90.1498°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Waterloo is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62298.

Waterloo marks the landscape with a quiet, steady presence that feels distinctly rooted in the deep interior of the plains. It lies 7.9 miles south-southeast of Columbia, IL (from Columbia, IL: bearing 159°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-southwest of Millstadt. Kopp Creek winds its way through the local terrain, offering a subtle, fluid rhythm to the earth that defines the immediate surroundings. To the west, the horizon remains open and vast, while the distant silhouette of Tamarawa Ridge provides a firm anchor for the skyline. Residents often find a moment of stillness at Koenigsmark Park, a local space that serves as a green threshold for the community. The nearby waters of Waterloo Reservoir Number 2 catch the shifting light of the afternoon, reflecting the wide, unobstructed sky that hangs over this expanse of land.

Waterloo began its development as a settlement where the patterns of agriculture and small-scale enterprise shaped the daily labor of its people. The local economy has long drawn strength from the productive soils that surround the area, favoring the steady work of farming and the quiet commerce of a regional trade hub. Over time, the industries here have evolved, transitioning from the foundational efforts of early settlers to a more diverse range of local businesses that support the regional population. The legacy of these industrious beginnings remains visible in the sturdy, deliberate architecture that characterizes the older streets. Even as modern demands shift the focus of the economy, the underlying spirit of self-reliance continues to guide the way Waterloo manages its growth and resources.

Cultural life in Waterloo centers on the preservation of traditions that honor the endurance of its inhabitants and the history they share. Notable landmarks, including the historic courthouse square, serve as the focal point for public gatherings and the shared routines of the season. The area near Trout Hollow offers a quiet geography for those who appreciate the subtle changes in the land, a stark contrast to the busier corridors of the wider region. While Waterloo remains a place defined by its own internal pace, it has seen the influence of notable figures like the professional football player Jim Flanigan, whose career brought a measure of national recognition to his place of origin. Local events throughout the year cultivate a sense of continuity, ensuring that the character of the people remains as solid and unpretentious as the limestone foundations of the surrounding countryside.

Nearby Outdoor Places

St. Peter and Paul Park (Park) — 0.3 mi, 340° N
Lakeview Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 211° SW
World War One Doughboy (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 211° SW
Konarcik Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 081° E
Golf Course (Park) — 1.7 mi, 359° N
Camp Vandeventer (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 273° W
Madonnaville Cave (Conservation Area) — 6.5 mi, 217° SW
Stemler Cave Woods State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.8 mi, 356° N
Gummershiemer Memorial (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 336° NW
Bob's Memorial (Monument) — 8.6 mi, 336° NW
Tweed Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 11.2 mi, 318° NW
Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.4 mi, 255° W · 16k acres
Red Bud Area Museum (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 135° SE
Fort Belofontaine Monument (Monument) — 13.2 mi, 328° NW
Emma Kunz County Museum (Museum) — 15.2 mi, 038° NE
Green Root Gallery (Gallery) — 15.3 mi, 036° NE
Village Theatre (Theatre) — 16.4 mi, 009° N
Frank Holten State Park (State Park) — 16.6 mi, 011° N
Wildfruit Gallery (Gallery) — 17.1 mi, 343° N
Pink Elephant (Attraction) — 17.6 mi, 301° NW
Janes and Pang Atelier (Arts Centre) — 17.8 mi, 346° N
Salon and Gallery (Gallery) — 18.2 mi, 347° N
Busch Estate Carriage Rides (Attraction) — 18.5 mi, 323° NW
Grant's Farm Parking Lot (Attraction) — 18.5 mi, 324° NW
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours (Attraction) — 18.5 mi, 349° N
Modoc Rock Shelter National Historic Site (Historic Ruins) — 19.4 mi, 166° S
Music Pavilion (Historic Ruins) — 19.7 mi, 349° N
Gateway Arch National Park (National Park) — 19.7 mi, 354° N · 85 acres
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 32.1 mi, 321° NW · 32k acres
Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 40.0 mi, 176° S · 1.5M acres

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