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Richmond.

Its Census reference point is in Kettle Moraines, within Southeastern Wisconsin Till Plains. Richmond lies about 0.9 miles northwest of Richmond by reference-point distance.

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

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

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

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Land around Richmond, Illinois from above

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THE SETTINGKettle Moraines
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMcHenry County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Richmond on the map

THE RICHMOND LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Kettle Moraines setting.

Richmond township has 32.9 square miles of land in 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

Richmond and McHenry County

Richmond is associated with McHenry 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.

McHenry County

Richmond by land and water

The Census records 0.19 square miles of water within Richmond, or 0.6% of its total area. It is 0.7 percentage points lower than the 1.3% recorded for McHenry County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Richmond township has 7.7 times the land area of nearby Richmond village (4.29 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Richmond land.

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

01

Locate the parcel within Richmond

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

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 Richmond

Richmond is 0.9 miles northwest of the Richmond 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.

Richmond 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 RICHMOND

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.4551° N, 88.2962° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Richmond ↗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

Richmond 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

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 Richmond.

Richmond lies about 0.9 miles northwest of Richmond by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Richmond in context

NSEWRichmond · 0.9 miles1Solon Mills · 1.4 miles2Spring Grove · 2.9 miles3Ringwood · 4 miles4Burton · 4.1 miles5Johnsburg · 5.6 miles6OUTER RING: 5.6 MILES
  1. 1
    Richmond0.9 mi · village
  2. 2
    Solon Mills1.4 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Spring Grove2.9 mi · village
  4. 4
    Ringwood4 mi · village
  5. 5
    Burton4.1 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    Johnsburg5.6 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 Richmond
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 Richmond?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in McHenry County. Richmond’s 32.9 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Richmond property in Kettle Moraines?+

No. Kettle Moraines is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Richmond 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 Richmond as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 0.9 miles northwest of Richmond’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 Richmond?+

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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