Lily Lake Illinois Map
Explore Lily Lake, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Lily Lake, Illinois
| City | Lily Lake |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Kane County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.957294 |
| Longitude | -88.472012 |
| Population | 1,032 |
| Density | 146.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 60151 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| County Seat | Geneva |
| School District | Central Community Unit School District 301 |
About Lily Lake, Illinois
Lily Lake is a locality in Kane County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,032. The population density is 146.7 people per km². Lily Lake is located at 41.9573°N, 88.4720°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Lily Lake is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60151.Lily Lake sustains a quiet presence amidst the expansive, flat horizon of the Illinois prairie, where the sky claims more territory than the land itself. It lies 4.2 miles west of Campton Hills, IL (from Campton Hills, IL: bearing 281°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-northwest of Saint Charles. The earth here carries the heavy, dark fertility of glacial till, organized into vast, geometric fields that shift color from the pale green of spring shoots to the deep, weathered gold of harvest. A soft, persistent wind carries the scent of turned soil, moving across the open expanse toward the tree-lined banks of Lily Lake Run. In the distance, the subtle rise of Johnsons Mound disrupts the otherwise level plane, providing a solitary focal point that draws the eye whenever the afternoon light slants low and long, casting shadows that stretch like charcoal strokes across the fields.
The rhythm of life in Lily Lake remains tethered to the slow cycles of the agricultural season, a legacy of the settlers who first broke this sod to cultivate the rich, black loam. While the economy has evolved beyond simple subsistence, the surrounding landscape retains a utilitarian elegance, defined by the steady transit of grain trucks and the seasonal work of the local farms. Residents often find their stillness along the Great Western Trail, a path that cuts a straight, purposeful line through the countryside, offering a quiet vantage point to observe the change of seasons. The proximity of the Elburn County Forest Preserve provides a sheltered contrast to the open fields, while the nearby waters of Spring Valley Lake offer a reflective surface for the shifting Midwestern clouds. Lily Lake operates with an understated resolve, favoring the quiet endurance of its geography over the clamor of more crowded places.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Poynor Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 089° E
- Great Western Trail (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 197° S
- Lily Lake Marsh (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 198° S
- Meissner-Corron Forest Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 057° NE
- Andersen Park (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 113° SE
- Russell Prairie (Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 061° NE
- Muirhead Acquisition Bowes Creek-Bowes-Creek Woods (Local Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 022° N
- Harley Woods (Local Recreation) — 3.8 mi, 142° SE
- Bowes Creek Woods Forest Preserve 3 (State Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 040° NE
- Garfield Farm Museum (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 132° SE
- Burr Woods Marsh (Conservation Area) — 4.9 mi, 108° E
- Plato Park Depot Museum (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 035° NE
- Marquee Youth Stage (Theatre) — 7.5 mi, 113° SE
- Geneva Park District Solstice Monument (Monument) — 7.9 mi, 134° SE
- Peck Farm (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 137° SE
- Wind Emotions (Public Artwork) — 8.5 mi, 110° E
- Fox River Stearns Road Commemoration Stone (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 081° E
- Playhouse 38 (Theatre) — 9.5 mi, 118° SE
- Kane County Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 9.9 mi, 123° SE
- Dunham Castle (Historic Castle / Fort) — 10.3 mi, 092° E
- Young Rembrandts (Arts Centre) — 10.5 mi, 059° NE
- Side Street Studios (Gallery) — 11.2 mi, 061° NE
- Les Arends County Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 11.8 mi, 139° SE
- Farm Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 12.3 mi, 062° NE
- Lords Park Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 12.3 mi, 062° NE
- Monza Wall (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 039° NE
- Steffan's Straight (Attraction) — 13.7 mi, 039° NE
- Doane's Corner (Attraction) — 13.9 mi, 037° NE
- Silver Springs (State Park) — 21.9 mi, 187° S
- Midewin Other (National Forest) — 41.3 mi, 162° S · 18k acres
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About This Lily Lake Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lily Lake, Illinois. Coordinates: 41.957294, -88.472012. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Lily Lake includes the ZIP code (60151), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Kane County (Geneva), and school district assignment (Central Community Unit School District 301).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
