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Amity.

Its Census reference point is in Illinois/Indiana Prairies, within Central Corn Belt Plains. Cornell lies about 2.4 miles northeast of Amity by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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Aerial view of land around Amity, Illinois
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Amity, Illinois · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Amity, Illinois from above

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THE SETTINGIllinois/Indiana Prairies
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYLivingston County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Amity on the map

THE AMITY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Illinois/Indiana Prairies setting.

Amity township has 36.2 square miles of land in Livingston County. Its Census reference point is in Illinois/Indiana Prairies, within Central Corn Belt Plains.

Glaciated plains historically supported tallgrass prairie mixed with oak and hickory woodland. Dark prairie soils and broad farming landscapes distinguish much of the Central Corn Belt.

Regional context: Central Corn Belt Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Amity and Livingston County

Amity is associated with Livingston County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Livingston County

Amity by land and water

The Census records 0.16 square miles of water within Amity, or 0.4% of its total area. It is 0.2 percentage points higher than the 0.2% recorded for Livingston County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Amity township has 55.4 times the land area of nearby Cornell village (0.65 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Amity land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Amity

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Amity. Check the Livingston County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Illinois/Indiana Prairies setting

Illinois/Indiana Prairies belongs to Central Corn Belt Plains. What records document the parcel's drainage, road frontage and any existing field or agricultural improvements?

03

Check the route, beyond Cornell

Cornell is 2.4 miles northeast of the Amity 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.

Amity 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 AMITY

USGS National Map

Begin at 40.9708° N, 88.7653° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Amity ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Livingston

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 Livingston ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Amity data

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

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Illinois/Indiana Prairies

Explore the agency mapping behind the Central Corn Belt Plains context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Illinois official sources

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 Amity.

Cornell lies about 2.4 miles northeast of Amity by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Amity in context

NSEWCornell · 2.4 miles1Long Point · 5.6 miles2Rooks Creek · 5.8 miles3Newtown · 6.4 miles4Esmen · 6.8 miles5Long Point · 7.1 miles6OUTER RING: 7.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Cornell2.4 mi · village
  2. 2
    Long Point5.6 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Rooks Creek5.8 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    Newtown6.4 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Esmen6.8 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Long Point7.1 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 purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Amity
land questions.

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

What should I send for land in Amity?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Livingston County. Amity’s 36.2 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Amity property in Illinois/Indiana Prairies?+

No. Illinois/Indiana Prairies is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Amity 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 Cornell as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.4 miles northeast of Amity’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 Amity?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers 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 page. 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 →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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