Lena Illinois Map

About Lena, Illinois

Lena is a locality in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,761. The population density is 404.6 people per km². Lena is located at 42.3795°N, 89.8223°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61048.

Lena rests within a landscape of rolling prairie, where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the sky. It lies 19.9 miles south-south-west of Green, WI (from Green, WI: bearing 210°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east-north-east of Stockton. The land here is shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and wind, creating gentle undulations that cradle farmsteads and offer sweeping views of the cultivated earth. In the summer, the air hums with the low drone of insects, a constant, vibrant soundscape that settles over the afternoon like a warm, golden haze. Winter brings a starker beauty, with snowdrifts sculpting the fields and the wind whistling through skeletal trees, a sharp counterpoint to the stillness. The story of Lena is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Stephenson County, its economy historically rooted in the fertile soil that yields abundant crops. This enduring connection to the land has shaped the character of Lena, fostering a practical, hardworking spirit among its residents. While farming remains a cornerstone, the town also supports a variety of small businesses, each contributing to the quiet hum of daily life. One might find a particular charm in the old grain elevators that punctuate the skyline, silent sentinels of a bygone era of commerce, or in the local hardware store, where the scent of oiled wood and metal still lingers, a tangible link to generations of tradespeople.

About This Lena Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lena, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.379459, -89.822343. 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 Lena and Stephenson County.

Detailed location data for Lena includes the ZIP code (61048), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Stephenson County (Freeport), and school district assignment (Lena-Winslow Community Unit School District 202). 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 Lena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.