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Stockland, Illinois
Iroquois County's location in Illinois
Iroquois County's location in Illinois
Stockland, Illinois is located in Iroquois County, Illinois
Stockland, Illinois
Stockland, Illinois
Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
Country  United States
State  Illinois
County Iroquois County
Township Stockland Township
Elevation
673 ft (205 m)
ZIP code
60967
GNIS feature ID 0419152

Stockland is a small place in Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and buildings that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Stockland Township in Iroquois County.

Where is Stockland Located?

Stockland is found in the eastern part of Illinois. Its exact location can be described using geographic coordinates. These are like an address on a map.

Understanding Coordinates

The coordinates for Stockland are 40°36′52″N 87°35′34″W / 40.61444°N 87.59278°W / 40.61444; -87.59278.

  • The first part, 40 degrees, 36 minutes, 52 seconds North (40°36′52″N), tells us its latitude. This measures how far north of the Equator it is.
  • The second part, 87 degrees, 35 minutes, 34 seconds West (87°35′34″W), tells us its longitude. This measures how far west of the Prime Meridian it is.

Elevation of Stockland

Stockland is located at an elevation of about 205 meters (673 feet) above sea level. This means it is not very high up, but it is also not at the lowest points on Earth.

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