Lomax Illinois Map

About Lomax, Illinois

Lomax is a locality in Henderson County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 318. The population density is 104.3 people per km². Lomax is located at 40.6789°N, 91.0729°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61454.

Lomax rests on land that was once a broad, unbroken prairie, a place where the wind could sweep unimpeded for miles, carrying the scent of wild grasses and distant rain. It lies 26.0 miles northwest of Macomb, IL (from Macomb, IL: bearing 306°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-southeast of Burlington. The landscape here is a subtle study in horizontals, a gentle ebb and flow of fertile soil that has been coaxed into neat, geometric fields of corn and soybeans under a wide, often dramatic sky. The physical character of Lomax is defined by this agricultural expanse, by the quiet dignity of weathered barns standing sentinel against the elements, and by the straight, unswerving roads that cut through the countryside like dark ribbons. In the late afternoon, the sun dips low, casting long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar shapes of the land, painting the world in hues of amber and rose, a fleeting moment of profound, almost melancholic beauty before the gray of twilight descends. The history of Lomax is interwoven with the cultivation of this rich earth, a story of pioneers who saw potential in the seemingly endless plains and built their lives around the planting and harvesting seasons. The local economy remains deeply rooted in agriculture, a steady, dependable pulse that has sustained generations, though a quiet hum of small businesses now also serves the needs of the residents, offering goods and services that reflect the practical, grounded nature of the people. There are no grand monuments or boisterous attractions in Lomax, but rather a distinctive character that speaks of resilience and quiet persistence, a place where the past is not so much a spectacle as a living presence, felt in the enduring traditions and the unhurried pace of everyday life. The air itself seems to carry a faint echo of the past, a subtle whisper of the lives lived and the labor performed on this very ground.

About This Lomax Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lomax, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.67893, -91.072921. 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 Lomax and Henderson County.

Detailed location data for Lomax includes the ZIP code (61454), telephone area code (815), county seat of Henderson County (Oquawka), and school district assignment (Illini West High School District 307). 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 Lomax is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.