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 is a place where the land gently slopes toward the winding waterway that gives it its name. 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 soft transitions: fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks a verdant whisper in the summer breeze, give way to stands of mature oak and maple, their branches reaching skyward like gnarled fingers. The Fox River itself, a ribbon of dappled sunlight and shadowed depths, carves its way through the terrain, its banks often softened by emergent reeds and the occasional patch of wild iris. Even in the height of summer, there’s a certain crispness to the air that hints at the coming autumn, a subtle coolness that rises from the damp earth near the river’s edge. This settlement, Fox River Grove, owes its existence and character to the very river it borders, a vital artery that once powered mills and carried travelers. The area’s history is etched in the weathered wood of older farmhouses and the enduring spirit of its residents, many of whom trace their roots back to the early agricultural pioneers. Today, while the agricultural horizon remains a defining feature, the local economy has diversified, with many residents commuting to larger centers for work, yet retaining a strong connection to this quieter corner of Illinois. The distinctive charm of Fox River Grove lies in this blend of the bucolic and the connected, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of daily life, and the river continues its timeless journey.

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.