Illinois · FIPS 17077 · County seat: Murphysboro
Jackson County, IL GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Jackson County, IL: the Jackson County BHA Maps viewer. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Jackson County parcel map ↗
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Map and county facts
| Official map | Jackson County BHA Maps viewer |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | jackson-il.bhamaps.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Murphysboro |
| Population | 52,141 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 584 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 17077 |
About the official source
This map is published by or for Jackson County itself, so it reflects the local parcel layer rather than a third-party copy. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
How to use the Jackson County viewer
- Open the official link; the map is hosted on BHA Maps, a vendor platform used by 12 counties in our directory.
- Accept any disclaimer, then use the search tool to find a street address, owner or parcel ID.
- Click a parcel to view its attributes.
- Use the layer or basemap controls to add aerials and other layers where the county provides them.
Rural addresses don't always geocode well. When that happens, zoom in by hand and click the parcel, or search by owner name.
About Jackson County
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Jackson County's population at 52,141 in 2023, spread over about 584 square miles of land, or roughly 89 people per square mile. That makes it number 27 out of 102 Illinois counties by population. The county seat is Murphysboro.
Counties next to Jackson County
Jackson County shares a border with the counties below. Each link has its own official map:
- Franklin County
- Perry County
- Randolph County
- Union County (state list)
- Williamson County
- Perry County, MO
A note on accuracy
Treat the map as a guide, not a boundary survey: parcel outlines are often shifted a bit from the real corners. A licensed surveyor settles exact lines.