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Algonquin.

Its Census reference point is in Kettle Moraines, within Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains. Lake in the Hills lies about 1.4 miles north of Algonquin by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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A VIEW OF THE AREA

Port Edwards Seafood Restaurant Outdoor Seating — Algonquin, Illinois

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THE SETTINGKettle Moraines
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYKane County · McHenry County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Algonquin on the map

THE ALGONQUIN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Kettle Moraines setting.

Algonquin village has 12.6 square miles of land in Kane County, McHenry County. Its Census reference point is in Kettle Moraines, within Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains.

Glacial till plains support a transition between hardwood forest, oak savanna and prairie landscapes. Rolling farmland and woodland reflect this meeting of ecological regions in southeastern Wisconsin.

Regional context: Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

One place name. 2 county geographies.

Algonquin intersects 2 county geographies: Kane County, McHenry County. A Algonquin mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Kane CountyMcHenry County

Algonquin by land and water

The Census records 0.2 square miles of water within Algonquin, or 1.6% of its total area. It is 2.6 percentage points lower than the 4.1% recorded for Illinois. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Algonquin village has 1.2 times the land area of nearby Lake in the Hills village (10.2 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Algonquin land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Start with the right county for Algonquin

Which of Kane County, McHenry County appears on the tax bill? Save that county’s parcel number along with the street or map location. A city name by itself is not sufficient for this cross-county place.

02

Read the Kettle Moraines setting

Kettle Moraines belongs to Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains. Which portions of the tract are open till plain or wooded slope, and what existing drainage and access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Lake in the Hills

Lake in the Hills is 1.4 miles north of the Algonquin reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Algonquin resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ALGONQUIN

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.1595° N, 88.3219° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Algonquin ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Village Of Algonquin

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Village Of Algonquin ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Kane

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Kane ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Mchenry

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Mchenry ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Algonquin data

View Census information selected by this village’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Kettle Moraines

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Illinois landowner resources

Illinois floodplain resources

DNR guidance linking to official flood maps and Illinois mapping resources.

Illinois mine permit map

DNR map for researching mine-permit locations and related mining context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Algonquin.

Lake in the Hills lies about 1.4 miles north of Algonquin by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Algonquin in context

NSEWLake in the Hills · 1.4 miles1Carpentersville · 2.9 miles2Dundee · 3.5 miles3Algonquin · 3.6 miles4West Dundee · 3.9 miles5Gilberts · 4.3 miles6OUTER RING: 4.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Lake in the Hills1.4 mi · village
  2. 2
    Carpentersville2.9 mi · village
  3. 3
    Dundee3.5 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Algonquin3.6 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    West Dundee3.9 mi · village
  6. 6
    Gilberts4.3 mi · village
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Illinois; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Algonquin
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

Which county records apply to a Algonquin parcel?+

Algonquin intersects 2 county geographies: Kane County, McHenry County. A Algonquin mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Is every Algonquin property in Kettle Moraines?+

No. Kettle Moraines is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Algonquin boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Lake in the Hills as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.4 miles north of Algonquin’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Algonquin?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Algonquin.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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