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Algonquin Illinois Map

Explore Algonquin, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Algonquin, Illinois

How to Use This Algonquin, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Algonquin, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Algonquin.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Algonquin
State	Illinois (IL)
County	McHenry County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	42.162506
Longitude	-88.315603
Population	29,700
Density	932.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60102
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Woodstock
School District	Community Unit School District 300

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About Algonquin, Illinois

Algonquin is a locality in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 29,700. The population density is 932.1 people per km². Algonquin is located at 42.1625°N, 88.3156°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Algonquin is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60102.

Algonquin commands a landscape defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Crystal Lake Outlet as it winds through the Midwestern plains. It lies 2.2 miles east-southeast of Lake in the Hills, IL (from Lake in the Hills, IL: bearing 121°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north of Elgin. The local terrain is marked by a subtle, undulating topography that gives way to expansive, fertile fields reminiscent of the wider regional horizon. While Vulcan Lakes sits three miles away, the immediate environment remains grounded in the quiet, inland character of the Illinois prairie. Visitors often pause at Towne Park, a central space that anchors the village and offers a direct connection to the natural surroundings. Sunlight here has a particular clarity in the late afternoon, casting long, amber shadows across the open spaces and illuminating the textures of the earth.

Algonquin grew from its early foundations as a modest settlement into a place shaped by the industry of its people and the resources of the land. The economy shifted over time from its initial agricultural roots to accommodate the broader regional commerce that characterizes the modern Midwestern corridor. Local industries have historically benefited from the proximity to regional transit lines, facilitating a steady growth that mirrors the development of the surrounding counties. Small businesses and professional centers now define the daily rhythms of trade, maintaining a practical, industrious spirit. The labor of generations is visible in the persistent maintenance of the local infrastructure and the steady, quiet expansion of its commercial sectors. This industrious legacy provides a firm footing for the current residents who navigate the intersection of tradition and modern necessity.

Algonquin maintains a distinct cultural identity that honors its heritage while looking toward the measured pace of contemporary life. Notable landmarks are woven into the daily commute, serving as recognizable points of reference for those who live and work within the village. Annual community events bring neighbors together in public spaces, reinforcing social bonds through shared seasonal celebrations and local gatherings. While the village is not defined by the presence of internationally famous figures, it remains a place where the focus rests on the quality of life and the integrity of the local environment. Residents often seek out the peaceful trails near the Spring Creek Valley Forest Preserve, which lies five miles away and offers a retreat into the quietude of the woodlands. The character of Algonquin is found in these simple, recurring moments—a conversation at a local shop, the changing colors of the trees, and the collective commitment to a stable, grounded way of life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Gaslight Park Bird & Butterfly Sanctuary (Nature Reserve) — 0.2 mi, 054° NE
High Hill Park And Nature Preserve (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 319° NW
Algonquin Bluffs Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 042° NE
Dixie Fromm Briggs Prairie Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 179° S
Prairie Trail (State Recreation Area) — 1.0 mi, 064° NE
Buffalo Park Forest Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 123° SE
Riverfront Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 075° E
Grand Reserve Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 1.6 mi, 264° W
Fen Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 000° N
Dome Hill Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 2.0 mi, 003° N
Presidential Park (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 079° E
Little Monza (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 165° S
Gregg's Corkscrew (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 166° S
The Woods (Attraction) — 3.0 mi, 170° S
Doane's Corner (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 173° S
Former Carpentersville Dam (Historic Ruins) — 3.5 mi, 160° S
Tractors (Public Artwork) — 4.4 mi, 233° SW
1995 Fox River Grove Bus–train Collision Memorial (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 065° NE
Huntley Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 274° W
Illinois Watch Case Company (Monument) — 8.0 mi, 163° S
Birds of prey (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.4 mi, 113° SE
Farm Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 8.8 mi, 161° S
Young Rembrandts (Arts Centre) — 8.8 mi, 173° S
Side Street Studios (Gallery) — 8.9 mi, 169° S
Catlow Movie Theater (Cinema) — 9.2 mi, 093° E
Plato Park Depot Museum (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 206° SW
Morraine Hills State Park (State Park) — 10.4 mi, 016° N
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 18.1 mi, 340° N · 638 acres

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