Map of McDonough County, Illinois

McDonough County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 32,612. Its county seat is Macomb.

The Macomb, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of McDonough County.

McDonough County overview:
Name:McDonough County
FIPS code:17-109
State:Illinois
Founded:1826
Named for:Thomas Macdonough
Seat:Macomb
Largest city:Macomb
Total Area:590 sq mi (1,500 km²)
Land Area:589 sq mi (1,530 km²)
Total Population:32,612
Population Density:55/sq mi (21/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:mcg.mcdonough.il.us

McDonough County location map. Where is McDonough County?

McDonough County location on the U.S. Map. Where is McDonough County.
Location of McDonough County in the the United States.
McDonough County location on the Illinois map. Where is McDonough County.
Location of McDonough County in Illinois.

History

McDonough County is named in honor of Thomas Macdonough who defeated a British squadron in the decisive naval Battle of Lake Champlain in the War of 1812. McDonough County was part of the “Military Tract” set aside by Congress for veterans of the War of 1812.

  • McDonough County at the time of its creation in 1826

McDonough County Road Map

McDonough CountyStreet Map.
Street map of McDonough County, Illinois. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
McDonough CountyMap
McDonough Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 590 square miles (1,500 km), of which 589 square miles (1,530 km) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km) (0.1%) is water.

The county has the unusual distinction of forming a perfect square by Mercator map projection. The county seat, Macomb, is in the center of the county, and the courthouse is almost precisely in the center of the county.

Public transit

  • Go West Transit
  • Macomb station

Major highways

  • U.S. Route 67
  • U.S. Route 136
  • Illinois Route 9
  • Illinois Route 41
  • Illinois Route 61
  • Illinois Route 95
  • Illinois Route 110

Adjacent counties

McDonough County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of McDonough County, Illinois
McDonough County Topo map.

McDonough County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of McDonough County, Illinois
McDonough County satellite map.

McDonough County Outline Map

Outline Map of McDonough County, Illinois
McDonough County outline map.

See also

Map of Illinois State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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