Cedar Point Illinois Map

About Cedar Point, Illinois

Cedar Point is a locality in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 262. The population density is 82.4 people per km². Cedar Point is located at 41.2631°N, 89.1256°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61316.

Cedar Point lies cradled in the broad, forgiving embrace of the Illinois prairie, where the land stretches out in an endless, sun-drenched expanse. It lies 15.8 miles west-southwest of Ottawa, IL (from Ottawa, IL: bearing 249°T), and is situated 4.5 miles south of Peru. The horizon is a clean, sharp line, broken only by the occasional stand of oak or the distant shimmer of heat rising from the fields. Here, the air itself feels like a physical presence, carrying the scent of turned earth and the subtle sweetness of ripening corn, especially potent in the hushed hours of late afternoon when the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, languid shadows that paint the landscape in hues of ochre and gold. The physical character of Cedar Point is one of quiet, unassuming beauty, a place where the sky seems to dominate, a vast blue canvas often streaked with the ephemeral artistry of passing clouds. The history of Cedar Point is as deeply rooted in the soil as the corn and soybeans that define its present-day economy. Founded by hardy settlers drawn to the fertile prairie, the town grew organically, its brick buildings and modest homes reflecting a practicality born of hard work and self-reliance. While no grand rivers define its edges, the network of smaller creeks and drainage ditches, often invisible from a distance, are the lifeblood of its agricultural heart, channeling the generous rainfall that nourishes the land. The rhythm of life in Cedar Point is dictated by the seasons and the planting cycles, a steady, predictable beat that has sustained generations. The local grain elevator, a silent sentinel against the sky, stands as a testament to this enduring connection to the land, a symbol of the community's enduring prosperity, which, in turn, has fostered a neighborly spirit, a quiet pride in the enduring strength of their shared heritage.

About This Cedar Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cedar Point, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.263091, -89.125639. 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 Cedar Point and LaSalle County.

Detailed location data for Cedar Point includes the ZIP code (61316), telephone area code (815), county seat of LaSalle County (Ottawa), and school district assignment (LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120). 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 Cedar Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.