Greenwood Illinois Map

About Greenwood, Illinois

Greenwood is a locality in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 502. The population density is 81.2 people per km². Greenwood is located at 42.3925°N, 88.3893°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60097.

Greenwood resides in a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile fields, where the broad, open sky presides over a dominion of agriculture. It lies 6.2 miles north-north-east of Woodstock, IL (from Woodstock, IL: bearing 29°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-north-west of McHenry. The land here, a rich loam, speaks of seasons past, of sun-drenched summers and the crisp bite of autumn air. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple, their leaves a shifting mosaic of greens and golds depending on the time of year. Even in the quietest moments, a subtle hum seems to emanate from the earth itself, a testament to the life it sustains. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, mingling with the faintest hint of distant woodsmoke. The history of Greenwood is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of McHenry County. Founded by settlers drawn to the rich soil, its early economy was built upon the cultivation of grain and the raising of livestock, a legacy still visible in the sturdy farmhouses and barns that dot the countryside. While larger industries have since emerged in neighboring areas, Greenwood retains a distinct character, a place where the pace of life is measured by the rhythm of the seasons and the needs of the land. Local traditions often revolve around harvest festivals and community gatherings, fostering a strong sense of shared heritage among its residents. The quiet dignity of the older buildings in the small business district, some bearing the patina of decades, hints at the enduring spirit of those who first called this place home.

About This Greenwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenwood, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.39252, -88.389259. 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 Greenwood and McHenry County.

Detailed location data for Greenwood includes the ZIP code (60419), telephone area code (708, 312, 773), county seat of McHenry County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (Woodstock Community Unit School District 200). 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 Greenwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.