Winslow Illinois Map

About Winslow, Illinois

Winslow is a locality in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 338. The population density is 317.1 people per km². Winslow is located at 42.4925°N, 89.7923°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61089.

Winslow rests in a broad, open expanse of northwestern Illinois, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons often softened by a gentle haze. It lies 12.7 miles south-west of Green, WI (from Green, WI: bearing 222°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north of Lena. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a vast, fertile plain that breathes with the seasons, its character defined by the rich, dark soil that yields its bounty with a steady, dependable grace. Oak and maple trees, hardy and enduring, mark the edges of farmsteads and line the quiet country roads, their leaves catching the sunlight in a shifting mosaic. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean scent of turned earth and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant, low-frequency song of the land. The history of Winslow is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of Stephenson County, a legacy that began with settlers drawn to this fertile ground generations ago. The local economy, though diversified, still finds its bedrock in the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a tradition that shapes the rhythm of daily life. The railroads, once the lifeblood of commerce, have left their indelible mark, their ghost lines occasionally visible as faint depressions in the landscape, a reminder of a bygone era of rapid expansion. While no grand monuments define Winslow, its distinctive character is found in the quiet perseverance of its people, the enduring strength of its farming heritage, and the vast, open skies that preside over its peaceful, unhurried existence.

About This Winslow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Winslow, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.49251, -89.792343. 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 Winslow and Stephenson County.

Detailed location data for Winslow includes the ZIP code (61089), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Stephenson County (Freeport), and school district assignment (Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District 202). 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 Winslow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.