West Point Illinois Map
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Interactive Map of West Point, Illinois
| City | West Point |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 40.255576 |
| Longitude | -91.183307 |
| Population | 140 |
| Density | 321.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 62916, 62380 |
| Area Code | 618, 217 |
| County Seat | Murphysboro |
| School District | Southeastern Community Unit School District 337 |
About West Point, Illinois
West Point is a locality in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 140. The population density is 321.8 people per km². West Point is located at 40.2556°N, 91.1833°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. West Point is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 62916, 62380.West Point holds a quiet dominion over the inland plains where the persistent flow of Piney Branch cuts through the earth like a silver needle stitching the landscape together. It lies 25.1 miles west-northwest of Carbondale, IL (from Carbondale, IL: bearing 298°T), and is situated 17.8 miles northeast of Perryville. The terrain surrounding West Point unfolds in a series of subtle, earth-toned elevations, leading the eye toward the distant silhouette of Gum Ridge that anchors the horizon in a haze of muted violet. Within the immediate vicinity, the Piney Creek Ravine State Natural Area preserves the rugged integrity of the land, where the light at dusk catches the limestone outcroppings, turning the gray stone into a soft, glowing amber that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the prairie.
Agriculture remains the pulse of West Point, as the surrounding fields of corn and soybeans dictate the slow, seasonal respiration of the economy. This rhythm of labor is punctuated by the presence of Matusky Hollow, a nearby basin that serves as a quiet reminder of the geological forces that shaped this region long before the first homesteaders arrived. Farther afield, the presence of Kinkaid Lake provides a steady, reflective stillness to the geography, offering a counterpoint to the industrious hum of local life. Residents of West Point carry a deliberate pace, recognizing that their history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring cycle of the harvest and the persistent, quiet endurance of the creek beds that define the boundaries of their home.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Geissler Savanna State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 008° N
- Jaycee Park (Local Park) — 11.2 mi, 008° N
- Kibbe Museum (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 012° N
- Historic Carthage Jail (Museum) — 11.3 mi, 012° N
- Cedar Glen State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.8 mi, 305° NW
- Unknown Park (Local Park) — 12.9 mi, 318° NW
- Marquette & Jolliet Voyage (Monument) — 13.7 mi, 319° NW
- Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 13.9 mi, 313° NW
- Hugh Lincoln Cooper (Monument) — 13.9 mi, 312° NW
- George M. Verity (Monument) — 13.9 mi, 312° NW
- General Samuel Curtis Statue (Public Artwork) — 13.9 mi, 312° NW
- Plaza 3 Cinema (Cinema) — 14.2 mi, 312° NW
- Samuel F Miller House Museum (Museum) — 14.3 mi, 314° NW
- Lost Canvas Gallery (Gallery) — 14.5 mi, 313° NW
- Great River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.3 mi, 294° NW · 10k acres
- Redwing Area Access (State Recreation Area) — 16.4 mi, 302° NW
- Farm Service Agency Interest Of Mo (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.2 mi, 247° SW · 3,906 acres
- Canton CB&Q Depot (Attraction) — 19.5 mi, 244° SW
- Ira and Reatha T. Post Wildlife Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 19.7 mi, 050° NE
- Weld House Museum (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 333° NW
- Nauvoo Martyrdom Museum (Museum) — 22.9 mi, 333° NW
- Wakonda State Park (State Park) — 23.7 mi, 225° SW
- Argyle Lake State Park (State Recreation Area) — 23.8 mi, 056° NE
- ATSF Depot (Attraction) — 26.7 mi, 345° N
- CB&Q Depot (Attraction) — 26.8 mi, 345° N
- Siloam Springs State Park (State Park) — 27.6 mi, 154° SE
- Thistle Hills Land and Water Reserve (Nature Reserve) — 28.4 mi, 057° NE
- Bridge Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 29.2 mi, 153° SE
- Fellheimer Auditorium (Theatre) — 29.9 mi, 064° NE
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About This West Point Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Point, Illinois. Coordinates: 40.255576, -91.183307. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for West Point includes the ZIP code (62916, 62380), telephone area code (618, 217), county seat of Jackson County (Murphysboro), and school district assignment (Southeastern Community Unit School District 337).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
