Woodland Illinois Map

About Woodland, Illinois

Woodland is a locality in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. Woodland is located at 41.1623°N, 87.5492°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60974.

Woodland, Illinois, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the persistent generosity of the Kankakee River basin. It lies 16.5 miles east of Kankakee, IL (from Kankakee, IL: bearing 80°T), and is situated 5.9 miles east of Momence. Here, the land, a fertile tapestry of rich, dark soil, rises and falls in broad, sweeping contours that suggest a slumbering giant beneath. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching like ancient arms, line the few roadways, their leaves whispering secrets to the passing breeze. In the summer, the air hangs heavy and sweet with the scent of cut hay and distant alfalfa fields, a perfume that clings to the very skin. The sky above Woodland is an expansive canvas, often brushed with the dramatic brushstrokes of afternoon thunderstorms that gather with startling speed, only to pass, leaving behind a sky of startling clarity and a damp, earthy scent. The history of Woodland is inextricably linked to the agricultural bounty of Kankakee County, a heritage that continues to define its economy. For generations, the fertile ground has yielded abundant crops, with corn and soybeans dominating the verdant fields that stretch to the horizon. This agrarian rhythm, slow and deliberate, dictates the pulse of daily life in Woodland, where the changing seasons mark the true passage of time. While no single grand landmark defines its character, the quiet dignity of well-tended farmsteads and the sturdy resilience of its people speak volumes about its enduring spirit. The river, a constant, murmuring presence, has always been a vital artery, shaping not only the land but also the livelihoods of those who have called Woodland home.

About This Woodland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodland, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.162256, -87.549201. 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 Woodland and Kankakee County.

Detailed location data for Woodland includes the ZIP code (60954), telephone area code (630, 331), county seat of Kankakee County (Kankakee), and school district assignment (Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9). 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 Woodland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.