Woodstock Illinois Map

About Woodstock, Illinois

Woodstock is a locality in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 26,147. The population density is 770.1 people per km². Woodstock is located at 42.3147°N, 88.4487°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60098.

Woodstock's gentle hills roll out like a sleeping giant's shoulders, cloaked in the emerald velvet of summer fields and the rust-colored brocade of autumn. It lies 8.5 miles north-west of Crystal Lake, IL (from Crystal Lake, IL: bearing 307°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of McHenry. The sky here is a vast, often dramatic canvas, stretching from horizon to horizon, and the air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, sweet scent of turned earth and distant pine. Little creeks, mere whispers of water in dry spells, swell into confident streams after a downpour, their banks fringed with the hardy green of native grasses and the occasional shock of wild aster. Even in the heart of Woodstock, the open country presses close, a constant reminder of the fertile land that defines its character, and the light, particularly as day yields to evening, can paint the western sky in hues of rose and bruised plum, a quiet benediction over the working farms and quiet neighborhoods. This is a place where the echoes of a proud agricultural past still resonate, though Woodstock has long since found its footing in a more diversified economy. Dairy farms once dominated the landscape, their white barns stark against the green, and though many have transitioned, the spirit of that hard-won sustenance lingers in the local markets and the ingrained work ethic of its people. It’s a town that remembers its roots, a place built on the resilience of those who tilled this rich soil, and it holds onto its heritage with a quiet dignity, evident in the preserved Victorian architecture that lines its historic square, a testament to generations of ambition and community. The town has cultivated a distinctive cultural pulse, drawing artists and thinkers who appreciate its blend of bucolic peace and accessible charm, fostering a unique atmosphere that feels both grounded and creatively alive.

About This Woodstock Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodstock, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.314744, -88.448702. 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 Woodstock and McHenry County.

Detailed location data for Woodstock includes the ZIP code (60098), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of McHenry County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (Woodstock Community Unit School District 200). 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 Woodstock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.