Fox River Grove Illinois Map

About Fox River Grove, Illinois

Fox River Grove is a locality in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,523. The population density is 1014.9 people per km². Fox River Grove is located at 42.2009°N, 88.2145°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60021.

Fox River Grove unfolds along the gentle curves of the Fox River, a ribbon of brown water that has shaped its very existence. It lies 1.4 miles east-southeast of Cary, IL (from Cary, IL: bearing 122°T), and is situated 5.9 miles east-southeast of Crystal Lake. The landscape here is a study in subtle undulations, a tapestry of prairie grasses giving way to stands of oak and maple, their branches reaching towards a sky that often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses of blue. In the spring, the air hums with the industrious buzz of unseen insects and the bright, cheerful calls of songbirds returning to their nesting grounds. The land, though not dramatic, possesses a quiet dignity, marked by the occasional cluster of mature trees that stand like sentinels overlooking the open fields, and the ever-present murmur of the river, a constant, low-voiced companion. The story of Fox River Grove is inextricably linked to the waterway that gives it its name. Originally settled by those drawn to the river's potential for transport and sustenance, the area developed a character rooted in a practical, hardworking spirit. While no longer a hub of heavy industry, the local economy still finds its pulse in the surrounding agricultural lands and the small businesses that serve the daily needs of its residents, a quiet continuation of the agrarian roots that once defined the region. Picnics are a favored pastime, with Picnic Grove Park offering a tranquil space for families to gather, a tradition that echoes through generations. The proximity to Grassy Lake, a mere three miles distant, also hints at a connection to the broader natural world, a reminder of the water that flows, sustains, and defines this particular corner of Illinois.

About This Fox River Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fox River Grove, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.200858, -88.214526. 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 Fox River Grove and McHenry County.

Detailed location data for Fox River Grove includes the ZIP code (60021), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of McHenry County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (Community High School District 155). 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 Fox River Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.