The topography of Champaign is famously level. The city sits on a flat glacial till plain with an average elevation of about 741 feet (226 meters) above sea level.
There are no mountains, significant hills, plateaus, or natural canyons in the immediate area. The landscape's most notable features are subtle—slight dips where creeks and drainage basins have carved into the earth over thousands of years. The flat topography makes the city highly walkable and remarkably bicycle-friendly, while also offering vast, unobstructed views of the horizon.
