Sun River Terrace Illinois Map
Sun River Terrace, Illinois — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Sun River Terrace, Kankakee County.
Interactive Map of Sun River Terrace, Illinois
| City | Sun River Terrace |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Kankakee |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.126977 |
| Longitude | -87.735594 |
| Population | 636 |
| Density | 423.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Sun River Terrace, Illinois
Sun River Terrace is a locality in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 636. The population density is 423.0 people per km². Sun River Terrace is located at 41.1270°N, 87.7356°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60964.
Sun River Terrace unfolds across the gently rolling terrain of Kankakee County, a landscape shaped by the persistent artistry of water and wind. It lies 6.6 miles east of Kankakee, IL (from Kankakee, IL: bearing 86°T), and is situated 7.7 miles east-south-east of Bourbonnais. Here, the land rises and falls with a quiet deliberateness, vast fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards horizons that seem to hold the breath of the prairie sky. The Kankakee River, a silver ribbon of life, threads its way through this agricultural heartland, its banks a blend of mature woodlands and open stretches where the sunlight can spill unimpeded. In the late afternoon, the western sky often ignites with hues of apricot and rose, casting long shadows that deepen the contours of the fields and imbue the scattered farmsteads with a profound sense of stillness. The history of Sun River Terrace is intertwined with the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who cultivated it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a community that has always found its economic anchor in agriculture, with crops like corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its prosperity. The presence of the Kankakee River has not only nourished the land but also served as a vital artery for transportation and recreation throughout the years. While no single grand landmark defines Sun River Terrace, its distinction lies in the collective character of its people and the quiet dignity of a place that continues to honor its agrarian roots, a testament to the enduring appeal of open spaces and the steady pulse of rural life.
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About This Sun River Terrace Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Sun River Terrace, 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 Sun River Terrace and Kankakee County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Sun River Terrace is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Sun River Terrace is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
