Lake of the Woods Illinois Map

About Lake of the Woods, Illinois

Lake of the Woods is a locality in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,091. The population density is 453.5 people per km². Lake of the Woods is located at 40.2064°N, 88.3687°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61853.

Lake of the Woods rests as a tranquil pocket of Illinois prairie, its namesake water a placid mirror reflecting the vast, unblemished sky. It lies 9.1 miles north-west of Champaign, IL (from Champaign, IL: bearing 313°T), and is situated 2.0 miles east-north-east of Mahomet. The land here is a gentle undulation, a soft roll of cultivated fields that stretch to the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple that offer a welcome shade in the summer's insistent sun. The air itself carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and ripening corn, especially potent after a passing shower, and the quiet buzz of insects forms a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the afternoon. Evenings here descend with a hushed grace, the western sky igniting in hues of apricot and rose, the light softening the edges of the landscape into a dreamlike blur. This particular locale in Champaign County has always been tied to the land, its economy deeply rooted in the rich agricultural soil that yields abundant crops of soybeans and corn, a testament to the fertility of the Illinois prairie. The history of Lake of the Woods is one of farmers and families, of generations who have worked this earth, their lives measured by the changing seasons and the cyclical rhythm of planting and harvest. While not a hub of industry, the quietude of Lake of the Woods allows for a deliberate pace of life, where neighborly connections are strong and the simple pleasures of a community gathering or a quiet afternoon by the water are cherished. The lake itself, a modest but inviting body of water, serves as a focal point for recreation, its shores offering a peaceful respite from the broader agricultural expanse.

About This Lake of the Woods Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lake of the Woods, 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 Lake of the Woods and Champaign County.

Detailed location data for Lake of the Woods includes the ZIP code (60404), telephone area code (708, 309), county seat of Champaign County (Urbana), and school district assignment (Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District 3). 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 Lake of the Woods is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.