Kankakee County Map, Illinois
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Kankakee County, Illinois
Kankakee County sits about an hour south of Chicago, but it feels a world away from the big city. The Kankakee River cuts through, giving the area its name and some decent fishing spots. Kankakee is the biggest town.
You’ve got a mix of farmland and small towns, with some industry thrown in. The state park along the river’s popular for canoeing and camping. Corn and soybeans dominate the landscape, broken up by the occasional wind turbine.
Winters are cold, but summer brings dragonboat races on the river. There’s more diversity here than you might expect. It has a growing Hispanic population that’s changing the local culture.
| Categories | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Kankakee County |
| County Seat | Kankakee |
| Population | Approximately 105,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno, Momence, Grant Park, Herscher, St. Anne, Limestone, Sun River Terrace, Aroma Park, Bonfield, Buckingham, Cabery, and various other communities. |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 57, U.S. Highway 45, U.S. Highway 52, Illinois Route 17, Illinois Route 50 |
| FIPS Code | 17-091 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 681 square miles (land: 677 sq mi, water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Will County (North), Lake County, Indiana (Northeast), Newton County, Indiana (East), Iroquois County (South), Ford County (Southwest), Livingston County (West), Grundy County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41.1200° N, 87.8612° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Kankakee River, which flows through the county |
| Major Landmarks | Kankakee River State Park, B. Harley Bradley House (Frank Lloyd Wright), Kankakee Railroad Museum, Kankakee County Museum, Exploration Station Children’s Museum |
| Website | Kankakee County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Kankakee County Topographic Map
Kankakee County is mostly flat, with the Kankakee River flowing through it. Marshy areas and farmland are typical landscapes here. Zoom in to see the details our map.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Kankakee County Satellite Map
Farmland covers much of the county, so you’ll mostly see agriculture fields. The Kankakee River stands out as a winding dark line. Urban areas like Kankakee appear as grey clusters.
OUTLINE MAP
Kankakee County Blank Map
Kankakee county has a somewhat rectangular shape without any curved edges. It borders the state of Indiana to the east.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 7 neighboring counties of Kankakee County:
Illinois County Map
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