Will County Map, Illinois
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Will County, Illinois
Will County sits on the edge of the Chicago metro area. Joliet is the county seat. This gritty river town is really trying to reinvent itself and is growing fast. Interstate 80 and 55 cut through here, bringing a constant flow of truck traffic.
Cornfields are giving way to subdivisions and strip malls. The county has old industrial areas, gleaming new warehouses, and patches of prairie all mixed together.
The Des Plaines River winds through the county, creating some nice scenery in spots. Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie is a view of what Illinois looked like before the plow.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Will County |
| County Seat | Joliet |
| Population | Approximately 725,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Joliet, Bolingbrook, Plainfield, Romeoville, Wilmington, and several smaller towns |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 55, Interstate 80, Interstate 355, U.S. Route 30, U.S. Route 45, Illinois Route 7, Illinois Route 53 |
| FIPS Code | 17-197 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 849 square miles (land: 840 sq mi, water: 9 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Kane County (Northwest), DuPage County (North), Cook County (Northeast), Lake County, Indiana (East), Kankakee County (South), Grundy County (Southwest), Kendall County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41.5050° N, 88.0908° W |
| Etymology | Named after Conrad Will |
| Major Landmarks | Joliet Prison, Chicagoland Speedway, Starved Rock State Park (partially in Will County), and the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie |
| Website | Will County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Will County Topographic Map
Mostly flat prairie dominates Will County, but the Des Plaines and Kankakee Rivers add subtle curves to the terrain. Although largely developed today, remnants of wetlands and forests can still be found.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Will County Satellite Map
Urban sprawl from Chicago fills the northeast, while the south remains more rural, with a grid of farmland and wind turbines. Key features include the I-80 and I-55 highways, which intersect near Joliet. The twisting path of the Des Plaines River also stands out here.
OUTLINE MAP
Will County Blank Map
The county has an irregular shape, with its northern border blending into suburban Chicago. Unlike western Illinois counties, it lacks a major river boundary.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 7 neighboring counties of Will County:
Illinois County Map
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