Carlyle, IL
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- 460 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Located about fifty miles east of St. Louis along US 50, Carlyle offers a quiet small-town feel right beside the largest lake in Illinois. As the Clinton County seat, the town features a charming downtown district and the historic General Dean Suspension Bridge over the Kaskaskia River. Carlyle Lake sits just north of town, making boating, fishing, and lakeside parks a big part of everyday life. With a relaxed pace, plenty of outdoor recreation, and easy highway access to the metro area, it is an inviting place to put down roots.
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