Atlas, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Atlas
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 Atlas
Location in Illinois
Atlas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Atlas is a small place in Illinois that isn't officially a town or city. It's called an "unincorporated community." You can find Atlas in the western part of Pike County. It's right where two important roads meet: US Route 54 and Illinois Route 96.
What is Atlas?
Atlas is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, the county government helps manage things like roads and services. It's different from a city or town, which has its own mayor and council.
Where is Atlas Located?
Atlas is in the western part of Pike County, Illinois. It sits at the crossing of two main roads. These are US Route 54 and Illinois Route 96.
Nearby Places
If you travel about 2.5 miles northwest along Route 96, you'll find the community of Rockport. Another nearby city is Louisiana, Missouri. It's about six miles southwest of Atlas. You would cross the mighty Mississippi River to get there.
