Apple Canyon Lake Illinois Map

About Apple Canyon Lake, Illinois

Apple Canyon Lake is a locality in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 741. The population density is 82.6 people per km². Apple Canyon Lake is located at 42.4206°N, 90.1565°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61001.

Apple Canyon Lake unfurls across rolling hills, a jewel of shimmering blue cradled by the verdant embrace of Jo Daviess County. It lies 26.5 miles east-south-east of Dubuque, IA (from Dubuque, IA: bearing 102°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-north-west of Stockton. The land here breathes a quiet, robust beauty, where broadleaf trees, their canopies a rich mosaic of emerald and jade in summer, stand sentinel over the undulating terrain. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequently overcast skies, has a particular quality, a softened luminescence that seems to linger on the weathered wood of lakeside homes and the smooth, worn stones of the shoreline. The air carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides, even as the gentle lapping of water against docks marks the presence of human habitation. This place, Apple Canyon Lake, hums with a history tied to the rich agricultural heritage of northwestern Illinois, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon, painting the landscape in broad strokes of gold and green. The local economy, while anchored by this enduring agrarian spirit, has also found a vibrant pulse in the recreational allure of the lake itself. It's a place where families have gathered for generations, drawn by the promise of cool waters and the camaraderie of shared summer days. The distinctive character of Apple Canyon Lake lies in this harmonious blend: the quiet resilience of the land, the enduring legacy of its farming roots, and the modern-day joy found in its sparkling waters, a testament to a community that cherishes both its past and its present.

About This Apple Canyon Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Apple Canyon Lake, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.42061, -90.15647. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Apple Canyon Lake and Jo Daviess County.

Detailed location data for Apple Canyon Lake includes the ZIP code (61001), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Jo Daviess County (Galena), and school district assignment (Warren Community Unit School District 205). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Apple Canyon Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.