Montgomery Illinois Map

About Montgomery, Illinois

Montgomery is a locality in Kane County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 21,515. The population density is 818.1 people per km². Montgomery is located at 41.7306°N, 88.3459°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60543.

Montgomery lies where the Fox River, a ribbon of cool, dark water, carves its patient path through the gently rolling terrain. It lies 2.5 miles south-south-west of Aurora, IL (from Aurora, IL: bearing 213°T), and is situated 3.3 miles north of Oswego. The land itself, a quilt of cultivated fields and mature woodlands, breathes the expansive sky of northern Illinois. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a fragrance that deepens as the sun dips low, painting the western horizon in hues of bruised plum and fading gold. The character of Montgomery is one of quiet industry, a place where the natural world still holds sway, its rhythms dictating the pace of days. The history of Montgomery is tied to the very flow of the Fox River, a vital artery for early settlers and the industries they established. Mills once hummed along its banks, powered by the steady current, their echoes now faint whispers in the rustling leaves of the riverine trees. The local economy, once anchored by agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, has broadened to embrace diverse enterprises, yet the enduring connection to the land remains. The river itself, a constant presence, offers a tranquil counterpoint to the hum of modern life, its waters reflecting the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of this place.

About This Montgomery Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Montgomery, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.730585, -88.345905. 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 Montgomery and Kane County.

Detailed location data for Montgomery includes the ZIP code (60538), telephone area code (708), county seat of Kane County (Geneva), and school district assignment (Oswego Community Unit School District 308). 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 Montgomery is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.