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Rice.

Its Census reference point is in Blufflands and Coulees, within Driftless Area. Elizabeth lies about 5.5 miles east of Rice by reference-point distance.

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

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

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Land around Rice, Illinois from above

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THE SETTINGBlufflands and Coulees
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJo Daviess County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Rice on the map

THE RICE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Blufflands and Coulees setting.

Rice township has 24.4 square miles of land in Jo Daviess County. Its Census reference point is in Blufflands and Coulees, within Driftless Area.

Deeply cut valleys divide a bedrock plateau with windblown soil on many uplands. Glaciers had less influence here than in neighboring regions, leaving a distinctly hilly landscape.

Regional context: Driftless Area ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Rice and Jo Daviess County

Rice is associated with Jo Daviess 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.

Jo Daviess County

Rice by land and water

The Census records 5.28 square miles of water within Rice, or 17.8% of its total area. It is 14.9 percentage points higher than the 2.9% recorded for Jo Daviess County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Rice township has 66.2% of the land area of nearby Elizabeth township (36.9 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Rice 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 Rice

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

02

Read the Blufflands and Coulees setting

Blufflands and Coulees belongs to Driftless Area. Does the property include ridge-top ground, valley bottom or steep connecting slopes, and where is documented access located?

03

Check the route, beyond Elizabeth

Elizabeth is 5.5 miles east of the Rice 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.

Rice 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 RICE

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.3284° N, 90.3891° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Rice ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Jo Daviess

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 Jo Daviess ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Rice 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

Blufflands and Coulees

Explore the agency mapping behind the Driftless Area 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 Rice.

Elizabeth lies about 5.5 miles east of Rice by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Rice in context

NSEWElizabeth · 5.5 miles1The Galena Territory · 5.6 miles2East Galena · 5.9 miles3West Galena · 6.3 miles4Galena · 6.8 miles5Hanover · 7.4 miles6OUTER RING: 7.4 MILES
  1. 1
    Elizabeth5.5 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    The Galena Territory5.6 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    East Galena5.9 mi · legal township
  4. 4
    West Galena6.3 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Galena6.8 mi · city
  6. 6
    Hanover7.4 mi · legal township
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 Rice
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 Rice?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Jo Daviess County. Rice’s 24.4 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Rice property in Blufflands and Coulees?+

No. Blufflands and Coulees is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Rice 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 Elizabeth as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 5.5 miles east of Rice’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 Rice?+

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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