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Dakota.

Its Census reference point is in Rock River Drift Plain, within Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains. Dakota lies about 2.3 miles northwest of Dakota by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Dakota, Illinois — THE LAND FROM ABOVE
A closer look at Dakota, Illinois · USDA NAIP aerial photography
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Land around Dakota, Illinois from above
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THE SETTINGRock River Drift Plain

COUNTY GEOGRAPHYStephenson County

YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Dakota on the map

THE DAKOTA LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Rock River Drift Plain setting.

Dakota village has 0.25 square miles of land in Stephenson County. Its Census reference point is in Rock River Drift Plain, 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

Dakota and Stephenson County

Dakota is associated with Stephenson 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.

Stephenson County

Dakota by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Dakota, or 0% of its total area. That share is close to Stephenson County’s 0.1%. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Dakota village has 1.4% of the land area of nearby Dakota township (18 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

IL · villageLOCAL LAND ATLAS

Dakota

42.3879° N, 89.5266° W

0.7 mi east–west extent0.6 mi north–south extent0.25 sq mi of land

2025 Census boundaries · independently fitted local outline. Orientation map, not a parcel survey.

THE GEOGRAPHY AT A GLANCE

Dakota

Illinois · 0.25 sq mi total

Land: 100%
Water: 0%

Community-wide measurements, not a parcel survey or a flood-risk rating.

LOCAL LAND-AREA COMPARISON

A sense of scale

Dakota0.25 sq mi

Dakota18 sq mi

Rock Run47.8 sq mi

Land inside each Census boundary. Areas may overlap; this comparison does not describe lot sizes, prices, or buildable acreage.

The records for your land.

For a Dakota review, send the parcel identifier, acreage, and a location we can match to the map.

Geography: Dakota village
Reference point: 42.3879° N, 89.5266° W
Boundary edition: 2025 U.S. Census

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FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Dakota land.

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

Locate the parcel within Dakota

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

Read the Rock River Drift Plain setting

Rock River Drift Plain 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?

Check the route, beyond Dakota

Dakota is 2.3 miles northwest of the Dakota 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.

Dakota 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 DAKOTA

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.3879° N, 89.5266° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Dakota ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Stephenson

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 Stephenson ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Dakota 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

Rock River Drift Plain

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 maps USDA Web Soil Survey Wetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Dakota.

Dakota lies about 2.3 miles northwest of Dakota by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Dakota in context

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 Dakota
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 Dakota?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Stephenson County. Dakota’s 0.25 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Dakota property in Rock River Drift Plain?+

No. Rock River Drift Plain is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Dakota 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 Dakota as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.3 miles northwest of Dakota’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 Dakota?+

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.

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Your next chapter.

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Sell my land inDakota.

Land in theRock River Drift Plain setting.