Atwood Illinois Map

About Atwood, Illinois

Atwood is a locality in Douglas County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,144. The population density is 610.0 people per km². Atwood is located at 39.7995°N, 88.4623°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61913.

Atwood rests on a broad, patient plain, a landscape defined by the immense sky and the fertile dark earth that stretches to a horizon sometimes broken by the distant, hazy smudge of trees. It lies 22.4 miles north-northwest of Mattoon, IL (from Mattoon, IL: bearing 348°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west of Tuscola. Here, the land breathes with the slow, steady rhythm of agriculture, a vast expanse where fields of corn and soybeans unfurl like emerald and gold carpets under the vast, ever-changing canvas of the Illinois sky. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a summer rain, a fragrance that speaks of deep roots and the quiet, persistent work of cultivation. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, casts a golden benediction over the fields, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the still air and lending a subtle luminescence to the very soil. The story of Atwood is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of downstate Illinois, a place where the economy has long been anchored by the bounty of the land. Founded by settlers drawn to the rich prairie soil, Atwood grew from humble beginnings into a stable, unassuming center for its surrounding farming communities. Its streets, lined with modest, well-maintained homes and businesses, reflect a practical, down-to-earth character, a place where neighbors know one another and life unfolds at a pace that allows for genuine connection. While not a hub of grand pronouncements or bustling industry, Atwood holds its own quiet distinction, a place where the enduring spirit of the prairie is still palpable in the way the light falls and the land yields its harvest.

About This Atwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Atwood, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.799477, -88.462279. 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 Atwood and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Atwood includes the ZIP code (61913), telephone area code (309), county seat of Douglas County (Tuscola), and school district assignment (Arthur Community Unit School District 305). 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 Atwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.