Dorsey Illinois Map

About Dorsey, Illinois

Dorsey is a locality in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Dorsey is located at 38.9737°N, 90.0015°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62021.

Dorsey rests in a broad, gently undulating expanse of Illinois farmland, where the horizon is a clean, uninterrupted line of cultivated earth. It lies 9.3 miles north-northeast of Wood River, IL (from Wood River, IL: bearing 34°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-northeast of Bethalto. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a vast, fertile plain that has been meticulously shaped by generations of agriculture. The air, even on a warm afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the rich soil and the open skies. To the west, the Rocky Branch meanders, a modest waterway that nonetheless plays a vital role in the region's character, its banks a ribbon of green against the muted tones of the fields. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a golden quality, bathing the landscape in a soft, diffused glow that seems to deepen the colors of the corn and soybean rows stretching towards the distant, hazy edge of the world. The history of Dorsey is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of southern Illinois, a legacy evident in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older buildings and the enduring rhythm of its economy. For decades, the primary pulse of Dorsey has been the cultivation and processing of corn and soybeans, a quiet industry that dictates the seasons and shapes the lives of its residents. While not a large metropolis, Dorsey possesses a distinct character, a sense of quiet self-sufficiency born from its inland location, a considerable distance from any coast. The nearby Ball Park, a local recreation area, serves as a communal gathering point, a place where the town’s social fabric is strengthened through shared activities. This is a place where the past is not overtly displayed in grand monuments but is instead felt in the enduring practicality of its people and the quiet dignity of its agricultural landscape, a place where the land itself is the most eloquent storyteller.

About This Dorsey Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dorsey, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.973657, -90.001493. 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 Dorsey and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Dorsey includes the ZIP code (62021), telephone area code (309), county seat of Madison County (Edwardsville), and school district assignment. 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 Dorsey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.