Erie Illinois Map
Explore Erie, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Erie, IL street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Erie, Illinois
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Erie, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| City | Erie |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Whiteside |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.65642 |
| Longitude | -90.079286 |
| Population | 1,614 |
| Density | 463.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61250 |
| Area Code | 847, 224 |
| County Seat | Morrison |
| School District | Erie Community Unit School District 1 |
About Erie, Illinois
Erie is a locality in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,614. The population density is 463.7 people per km². Erie is located at 41.6564°N, 90.0793°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61250.
Erie, Illinois, rests on the broad, fertile plains of the American Midwest, where the land unfolds in a vast, sun-kissed expanse. It lies 21.7 miles east-northeast of East Moline, IL (from East Moline, IL: bearing 60°T), and is situated 14.2 miles south-southeast of Clinton. The horizon here is a gentle curve, often punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of grain elevators standing sentinel against the boundless sky. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch in neat, ordered rows, their verdant hues shifting with the seasons, a living testament to the land's bounty. The air carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and the faint, sweet perfume of distant blossoms, especially potent in the soft light of late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long, languid shadows across the fields. The history of Erie is intrinsically linked to the railroads that once thrummed through its heart, carrying the agricultural wealth of Whiteside County to distant markets. This legacy of connection and trade still informs the town's character, a quiet industriousness that underpins its everyday life. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, finds its pulse in the harvest seasons, with the hum of machinery and the steady flow of trucks a familiar soundtrack. Erie retains a grounded, neighborly spirit, a place where the passage of time feels measured by the changing crops and the enduring friendships forged over generations, a true reflection of the enduring heartland.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 11.7 mi, 313° NW · 274k acres
- Hennepin Canal (State Recreation Area) — 12.6 mi, 197° S
- Prophetstown State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 7.7 mi, 082° E
- Ms Rv Pools 11-22 Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 11.5 mi, 336° NW
- Princeton Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 13.5 mi, 289° W
- Lyndon Prairie (State Conservation Area) — 10.6 mi, 060° NE
- Mississippi River - Cordova (State Conservation Area) — 12.4 mi, 306° NW
- Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 53.1 mi, 140° SE · 13k acres
- Castle Rock State Park (State Park) — 40.0 mi, 059° NE
- Green Island Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 37.8 mi, 343° N · 3,776 acres
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About This Erie Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Erie, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.65642, -90.079286. 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 Erie and Whiteside County.
Detailed location data for Erie includes the ZIP code (61250), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Whiteside County (Morrison), and school district assignment (Erie Community Unit School District 1). 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 Erie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
