Woodson Illinois Map

About Woodson, Illinois

Woodson is a locality in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 550. The population density is 580.8 people per km². Woodson is located at 39.6289°N, 90.2190°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62695.

Woodson lies in the gentle embrace of west-central Illinois, where the land rolls with a quiet persistence, not dramatic peaks, but a patient, fertile swell. It lies 32.8 miles west-south-west of Springfield, IL (from Springfield, IL: bearing 249°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south of Jacksonville. The fields here are broad, stitched together by the faint, silvery threads of drainage ditches that catch the diffused light of the prairie sky. Mature oak and hickory trees, stoic sentinels of a bygone era, break the horizon in scattered copses, their branches etching intricate patterns against the vast expanse of blue. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a soft, earthy scent, a blend of turned soil and the faint sweetness of ripening corn, a fragrance that settles deep into your lungs and speaks of seasons turning with a dependable grace. The history of Woodson is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that dot its landscape, a story woven into the agricultural tapestry of Morgan County. For generations, the economy has drawn its lifeblood from the rich, dark soil, the primary crops of corn and soybeans a testament to the land's enduring bounty. Small, independent farms, many passed down through families, still form the backbone of the local character, their weathered barns standing as quiet monuments to hard work and perseverance. While no grand monuments or bustling attractions define Woodson, its distinctiveness lies in this unpretentious dedication to the land, a place where the pace of life moves in harmony with the planting and harvesting, a steady rhythm that has sustained its people through the years.

About This Woodson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodson, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.628936, -90.219008. 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 Woodson and Morgan County.

Detailed location data for Woodson includes the ZIP code (62650), telephone area code (217), county seat of Morgan County (Jacksonville), and school district assignment (Jacksonville School District 117). 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 Woodson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.