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Madison.

Its Census reference point is in Middle Mississippi Alluvial Plain, within Interior River Valleys and Hills. Nameoki lies about 2 miles northeast of Madison by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Madison, Illinois
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Madison, Illinois · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Madison, Illinois from above

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THE SETTINGMiddle Mississippi Alluvial Plain
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMadison County · St. Clair County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Madison on the map

THE MADISON LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Middle Mississippi Alluvial Plain setting.

Madison city has 14.1 square miles of land in Madison County, St. Clair County. Its Census reference point is in Middle Mississippi Alluvial Plain, within Interior River Valleys and Hills.

Broad terraced river valleys contrast with wooded slopes and dissected glacial plains. Bottomland settings and upland oak landscapes occur close together across the Interior River Valleys and Hills.

Regional context: Interior River Valleys and Hills ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

One place name. 2 county geographies.

Madison intersects 2 county geographies: Madison County, St. Clair County. A Madison mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Madison CountySt. Clair County

Madison by land and water

The Census records 3.74 square miles of water within Madison, or 20.9% of its total area. It is 16.8 percentage points higher than the 4.1% recorded for Illinois. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Madison city has 66% of the land area of nearby Nameoki township (21.4 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Madison land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Start with the right county for Madison

Which of Madison County, St. Clair County appears on the tax bill? Save that county’s parcel number along with the street or map location. A city name by itself is not sufficient for this cross-county place.

02

Read the Middle Mississippi Alluvial Plain setting

Middle Mississippi Alluvial Plain belongs to Interior River Valleys and Hills. Does the parcel occupy a river terrace, bottomland or upland slope, and what existing drainage and road-access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Nameoki

Nameoki is 2 miles northeast of the Madison reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Madison resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON MADISON

USGS National Map

Begin at 38.6863° N, 90.1018° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Madison ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Madison

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Madison ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Madison

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Madison ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of St Clair

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of St Clair ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Madison data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Middle Mississippi Alluvial Plain

Explore the agency mapping behind the Interior River Valleys and Hills context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Illinois landowner resources

Illinois floodplain resources

DNR guidance linking to official flood maps and Illinois mapping resources.

Illinois mine permit map

DNR map for researching mine-permit locations and related mining context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Madison.

Nameoki lies about 2 miles northeast of Madison by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Madison in context

NSEWNameoki · 2 miles1Granite City · 2.3 miles2Fairmont City · 2.8 miles3Granite City · 3.2 miles4Pontoon Beach · 3.4 miles5Venice · 3.8 miles6OUTER RING: 3.8 MILES
  1. 1
    Nameoki2 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Granite City2.3 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Fairmont City2.8 mi · village
  4. 4
    Granite City3.2 mi · city
  5. 5
    Pontoon Beach3.4 mi · village
  6. 6
    Venice3.8 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Illinois; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Madison
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

Which county records apply to a Madison parcel?+

Madison intersects 2 county geographies: Madison County, St. Clair County. A Madison mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Is every Madison property in Middle Mississippi Alluvial Plain?+

No. Middle Mississippi Alluvial Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Madison boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Nameoki as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2 miles northeast of Madison’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Madison?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Madison.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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