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Wood River Illinois Map

Explore Wood River, 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 Wood River, Illinois

How to Use This Wood River, Illinois Map

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

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	Wood River
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Madison County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	38.86327
Longitude	-90.077644
Population	10,464
Density	579.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	62095, 62084
Area Code	309
County Seat	Edwardsville
School District	Roxana Community Unit School District 1

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About Wood River, Illinois

Wood River is a locality in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 10,464. The population density is 579.2 people per km². Wood River is located at 38.8633°N, 90.0776°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Wood River is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 62095, 62084.

Wood River anchors itself firmly within the expansive, fertile plains that define this section of the American interior. It lies 5.1 miles east-southeast of Alton, IL (from Alton, IL: bearing 114°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west-northwest of Edwardsville. The land around Wood River unfolds in quiet, level stretches, punctuated by the steady presence of the Mississippi River just one mile to the west. To the north, the gentle elevation of Fox Hill rises on the distant horizon, providing a subtle verticality to an otherwise open and expansive sky. Residents often find that the light at dusk settles over the fields with a singular, amber clarity, casting long shadows across the local terrain. Benbow Soccer Park offers a central green space for communal activity, while the nearby Alton Slough provides a quiet, reflective body of water for those seeking a moment of stillness.

Wood River emerged from the industrious spirit of early regional settlement, building its foundations upon the steady rhythm of extraction and manufacture. The local economy maintains a deep, historical link to the oil refining sector, which has long served as a primary engine for regional employment and growth. This industrial heritage remains visible in the sturdy, utilitarian architecture that persists alongside the more modern commercial centers. Workers have labored for generations in these specialized facilities, creating a distinct, resilient character that values tangible productivity and collective effort. The landscape beyond the immediate industrial zones transitions into the vast, productive farmland that characterizes the broader regional economy, where rows of seasonal crops define the changing seasons.

Cultural life in Wood River reflects a sturdy, Midwestern stoicism, balanced by the frequent gathering of neighbors at local events and school functions. The community maintains a modest pace, where the daily habits of residents are dictated by the predictable shifts at the refineries and the changing light across the plains. Notable figures such as the legendary jazz musician Miles Davis were born in this general vicinity, grounding the regional identity in a tradition of profound, soulful expression. Landmarks within the area serve as quiet reminders of a past defined by hard work and the slow accumulation of local tradition. Whether observing the quiet expanse of the nearby Hop Hollow or engaging in the weekend activities at Benbow Soccer Park, the people of Wood River remain closely tied to the earth beneath their feet.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Roxana Community Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 164° S
Wood River Soccer & Skate Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 083° E
Charles Raich Field (Stadium) — 0.9 mi, 173° S
East Alton Recreation Center (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 312° NW
Maple Island (Local Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 234° SW
Edward "ted" And Pat Jones-confluence Point State Park (State Park) — 2.4 mi, 237° SW
Mct Watershed Trail (Local Recreation) — 3.0 mi, 135° SE
Memorial for the Veterens of All Wars (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 024° NE
Tenis Memorial (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 323° NW
Freedom Shrine (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 332° NW
Bethalto Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 3.6 mi, 005° N
Bethalto Historical Museum (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 031° NE
Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 199° S
Mississippi & Missouri River Confluence Point (Viewpoint) — 4.0 mi, 215° SW
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 221° SW
Hartford Castle (Historic Castle / Fort) — 4.3 mi, 185° S
Structure (Historic Ruins) — 4.4 mi, 184° S
Tooth Carving (Public Artwork) — 4.4 mi, 308° NW
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.5 mi, 242° SW · 32k acres
Robert Pershing Wadlow (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 309° NW
Poag Sand Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 5.6 mi, 156° SE
Alton Hauntings Ghost Tours (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 289° W
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 6.2 mi, 122° SE
Jacoby Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 6.3 mi, 288° W
Alton Military Prison Site (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 288° W
Chouteau Island State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 210° SW
Ralph Korte Stadium (Stadium) — 6.6 mi, 147° SE
Edwardsville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 7.6 mi, 133° SE
Horshoe Lake State Park (State Park) — 10.6 mi, 179° S
Gateway Arch National Park (National Park) — 17.1 mi, 199° S · 85 acres

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