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Hampshire.

Its Census reference point is in Valparaiso-Wheaton Morainal Complex, within Central Corn Belt Plains. Hampshire lies about 1.3 miles west of Hampshire by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Hampshire, Illinois
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Hampshire, Illinois from above

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THE SETTINGValparaiso-Wheaton Morainal Complex
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYKane County · McHenry County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Hampshire on the map

THE HAMPSHIRE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Valparaiso-Wheaton Morainal Complex setting.

Hampshire village has 10.1 square miles of land in Kane County, McHenry County. Its Census reference point is in Valparaiso-Wheaton Morainal Complex, 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

One place name. 2 county geographies.

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

Kane CountyMcHenry County

Hampshire by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Hampshire, or 0% of its total area. It is 4.1 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, Hampshire village has 28.1% of the land area of nearby Hampshire township (35.9 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Hampshire 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 Hampshire

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 Valparaiso-Wheaton Morainal Complex setting

Valparaiso-Wheaton Morainal Complex 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 Hampshire

Hampshire is 1.3 miles west of the Hampshire 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.

Hampshire 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 HAMPSHIRE

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.1166° N, 88.5052° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Hampshire ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Village Of Hampshire

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 Hampshire ↗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

Hampshire 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

Valparaiso-Wheaton Morainal Complex

Explore the agency mapping behind the Central Corn Belt 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 Hampshire.

Hampshire lies about 1.3 miles west of Hampshire by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Hampshire in context

NSEWHampshire · 1.3 miles1Harmony · 3.2 miles2Pingree Grove · 4.3 miles3Huntley · 4.7 miles4Rutland · 4.8 miles5Burlington · 5.5 miles6OUTER RING: 5.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Hampshire1.3 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Harmony3.2 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Pingree Grove4.3 mi · village
  4. 4
    Huntley4.7 mi · village
  5. 5
    Rutland4.8 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Burlington5.5 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 Hampshire
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 Hampshire parcel?+

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

Is every Hampshire property in Valparaiso-Wheaton Morainal Complex?+

No. Valparaiso-Wheaton Morainal Complex is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Hampshire 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 Hampshire as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.3 miles west of Hampshire’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 Hampshire?+

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 Hampshire.
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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