Benson Illinois Map

About Benson, Illinois

Benson is a locality in Woodford County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 428. The population density is 450.1 people per km². Benson is located at 40.8506°N, 89.1223°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61516.

Benson rests within the gentle embrace of Illinois's fertile plains, a landscape defined by the boundless, golden expanse of corn and soybean fields that stretch to a horizon often softened by the haze of summer or crisped by the stark clarity of winter. It lies 18.0 miles northeast of Washington, IL (from Washington, IL: bearing 56°T), and is situated 9.5 miles northwest of El Paso. The land here is a study in subtle undulation, a patient geometry of furrows and hedgerows that speak of generations of careful cultivation. The air, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, carries a scent of dry earth and ripening grain, a perfume that clings to the very fabric of Benson. Even the sky seems to possess a unique character, a vast canvas that can shift from the bruised purples of an approaching storm to the serene, almost luminous blue of a perfect prairie day. The history of Benson is deeply entwined with the agricultural pulse of its surroundings, a legacy evident in the sturdy brick buildings that line its modest main street, their facades bearing the patina of decades. Originally settled as a stop along a burgeoning railway line, Benson's economy has long been anchored to the bounty of the land, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels to the ceaseless cycle of planting and harvest. While industry has ebbed and flowed, the enduring spirit of the place remains tied to the quiet diligence of its people, a character forged in the shared understanding of the seasons and the enduring hope for a good yield. Travelers passing through Benson might notice the particular way the sunlight catches the weathered wood of a barn or the unhurried pace of daily life, a subtle testament to a community that has found its own enduring rhythm.

About This Benson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Benson, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.85059, -89.122302. 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 Benson and Woodford County.

Detailed location data for Benson includes the ZIP code (61516), telephone area code (815), county seat of Woodford County (Eureka), and school district assignment (Roanoke-Benson Community Unit School District 60). 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 Benson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.