Buffalo Grove Illinois Map

About Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Buffalo Grove is a locality in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. Buffalo Grove is located at 41.9811°N, 89.5951°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60089.

Buffalo Grove, a place where the land itself seems to exhale the quietude of the prairie, unfolds under a sky that often stretches to a boundless horizon. It lies 32.6 miles south-west of Rockford, IL (from Rockford, IL: bearing 232°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west-south-west of Mount Morris. Rolling fields, a patchwork of cultivated greens and golds, give way to stands of mature oak and maple, their branches reaching like patient hands toward the sun. The air here carries the scent of freshly turned earth in spring and the crisp, clean bite of winter, a constant reminder of the seasons' steady procession. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the landscape in long, buttery shafts, illuminating the subtle contours of the terrain and casting a warm glow on the weathered barns and farmhouses that dot the countryside. The quiet hum of cicadas in the summer heat is a persistent soundtrack, a low thrum that underscores the unhurried rhythm of life in Buffalo Grove. The history of Buffalo Grove is deeply entwined with the agricultural roots of northern Illinois, a legacy evident in the fertile soil that continues to support productive farms. Generations have worked this land, cultivating corn and soybeans that form the backbone of the local economy, their growth a testament to the enduring spirit of the people who call Buffalo Grove home. While the agricultural sector remains a cornerstone, the area has also seen a quiet diversification, with small businesses and services catering to the needs of a growing, yet still intimately connected, populace. The very character of Buffalo Grove is shaped by this blend of tradition and gentle progress, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather informs the present, creating a palpable sense of continuity that resonates in its quiet streets and open spaces.

About This Buffalo Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buffalo Grove, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.981141, -89.595112. 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 Buffalo Grove and Ogle County.

Detailed location data for Buffalo Grove includes the ZIP code (60090), telephone area code (847, 224, 312, 773), county seat of Ogle County (Oregon), and school district assignment (Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125). 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 Buffalo Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.