Burlington, Illinois — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Burlington, Kane County.
| City | Burlington |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Kane |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.052804 |
| Longitude | -88.548141 |
| Population | 425 |
| Density | 27.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Burlington is a locality in Kane County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 425. The population density is 27.0 people per km². Burlington is located at 42.0528°N, 88.5481°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60140.
Burlington unfolds across gently rolling terrain, a landscape softened by generations of cultivation. It lies 10.1 miles south-west of Huntley, IL (from Huntley, IL: bearing 218°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-north-east of Sycamore. Here, the earth rises and falls in broad, sweeping arcs, creating a subtle topography that guides the eye across fields of ripening corn and soybeans, their verdant hues deepening as the sun arcs through the vast Midwestern sky. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, punctuate the open spaces, offering pockets of cool shade and a murmur of wind through their leaves. The air itself carries a certain cleanness, a subtle fragrance of damp soil and distant hay, especially potent in the hushed moments just after a summer rain, when the light catches the moisture clinging to every blade of grass. The roots of Burlington run deep into the agricultural heritage of Kane County, a history evident in the sturdy, utilitarian architecture of its older farmsteads and the enduring spirit of its people. For decades, the fertile soil has been the lifeblood of Burlington, yielding bountiful harvests that have sustained its economy and shaped its character. While the agricultural rhythm still dictates much of the year, a quiet diversification has begun, with small businesses and artisanal crafts finding a home in the welcoming embrace of the community. The town retains a palpable sense of its past, a quiet dignity that whispers from the weathered barn doors and the steady, unhurried pace of daily life, a testament to enduring values in a changing world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Burlington, 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 Burlington and Kane County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Burlington is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Burlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |