Macon County Map, Illinois
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Macon County, Illinois
Macon County is in the middle of Illinois, with Decatur as its heart. Archer Daniels Midland has a huge presence here. You can smell the corn processing for miles. Lake Decatur is the centerpiece, good for fishing if you don’t mind the algae.
The county is flatter than a pancake, with corn and soybeans stretching to the horizon. Summer brings the Decatur Celebration, a street festival that’s way bigger than you’d expect. Some neighborhoods look straight out of the 1950s.
The Hieronymus Mueller Museum is a quirky spot, located in Decatur. Riveting stuff, really. Millikin University brings some life to the place. You’ll find some die-hard Bears fans here, even though it’s closer to St. Louis.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Macon County |
| County Seat | Decatur |
| Population | Approximately 90,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Decatur, Mt. Zion, Warrensburg, Macon, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 72, U.S. Highway 51, U.S. Highway 36, Illinois Route 48, Illinois Route 121 |
| FIPS Code | 17-115 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 581 square miles (land: 579 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | DeWitt County (North), Piatt County (Northeast), Moultrie County (Southeast), Shelby County (South), Christian County (Southwest), Sangamon County (West), Logan County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 39.8494° N, 88.9540° W |
| Etymology | Named after Nathaniel Macon |
| Major Landmarks | Millikin University, the Decatur Public Library, and the Macon County Historical Museum |
| Website | Macon County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Macon County Topographic Map
Mostly flat with rich farmland, Macon County is part of Illinois’ vast central plains. Lake Decatur, a large reservoir on the Sangamon River, breaks up the open fields. Our zoom tool lets you explore its subtle elevation changes.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Macon County Satellite Map
The most striking feature is Lake Decatur, a sprawling blue oval surrounded by Decatur. Farmland dominates the view. It forms a grid of rectangular fields crisscrossed by straight rural roads. Highways like I-72 cut across the county in clean, straight lines.
OUTLINE MAP
Macon County Blank Map
Macon County is nearly a perfect rectangle, with straight borders on all sides—a classic example of Midwestern surveyor-drawn boundaries. No rivers define its edges, and it doesn’t border another state.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 7 neighboring counties of Macon County:
Illinois County Map
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