Broadlands Illinois Map

About Broadlands, Illinois

Broadlands is a locality in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 274. The population density is 240.3 people per km². Broadlands is located at 39.9086°N, 87.9942°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61816.

Broadlands rests on the broad, flat expanse of Champaign County's farmland, a place where the horizon stretches with an almost defiant simplicity. It lies 17.9 miles south-east of Urbana, IL (from Urbana, IL: bearing 141°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east-north-east of Villa Grove. Here, the earth is a rich, dark loam, yielding generously to the plow, and the sky feels vast, an immense canvas for the sun's daily performance. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the subtle, sweet scent of ripening corn and the dry whisper of wind through harvested fields, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at the core of Broadlands. The landscape is a patchwork of emerald and gold, interrupted only by the straight, unwavering lines of country roads and the occasional cluster of sturdy, weathered farm buildings, each standing as a solitary sentinel against the immensity of the prairie. The history of Broadlands is deeply entwined with the railroad that once promised connection and progress, a ribbon of steel that drew settlers to these fertile plains. While the echoes of that bygone era are faint, the spirit of industriousness endures, manifesting in the steady rhythm of agricultural life that defines the local economy. Farmers here are custodians of the land, their days dictated by the seasons and the needs of the crops that feed not just this corner of Illinois, but a wider world. The distinctive character of Broadlands lies in this quiet resilience, this unwavering connection to the earth, and the simple, honest beauty of a community shaped by the sun, the rain, and the enduring strength of its people.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Broadlands, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Broadlands and Champaign County.

Detailed location data for Broadlands includes the ZIP code (61816), telephone area code (309), county seat of Champaign County (Urbana), and school district assignment (Heritage Community Unit School District 8). 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 Broadlands is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.