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Bellwood Illinois Map

Explore Bellwood, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bellwood, Illinois

How to Use This Bellwood, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bellwood, Illinois. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Illinois or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bellwood.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Bellwood
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Cook County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	41.88142
Longitude	-87.883117
Population	18,789
Density	3025.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60104
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Proviso Township High School District 209

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About Bellwood, Illinois

Bellwood is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 18,789. The population density is 3025.2 people per km². Bellwood is located at 41.8814°N, 87.8831°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bellwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60104.

Bellwood maintains a grounded presence upon the flat, expansive plains that define this reach of the Midwestern landscape. It lies 1.9 miles southwest of Melrose Park, IL (from Melrose Park, IL: bearing 226°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-northwest of Cicero. Addison Creek meanders through the local terrain just one mile away, offering a quiet channel that cuts through the earth with persistent, steady purpose. Beyond the paved streets, the horizon remains wide and open, occasionally interrupted by the subtle rise of Players Hill six miles to the distance. Residents often find a moment of peace at Youth Park, which serves as a central green space for the neighborhood’s daily rhythm. The quality of light here during the late afternoon turns the sky a soft, dusty amber, casting long shadows across the prairie floor that seem to stretch toward the distant County Forest Preserve.

Bellwood emerged from the steady expansion of the regional rail and road networks that once connected the surrounding agricultural expanses to the industrial core of the greater metropolitan area. Local industry historically thrived on the movement of goods, grounding the economy in a practical, hardworking tradition that continues to influence the pace of daily life. The transition from early settlement to a developed hub relied heavily on the ingenuity of those who built the factories and warehouses that still punctuate the landscape. Even as the economy shifted over the decades, the area retained its identity as a place where labor and infrastructure define the character of the streetscape. The quiet industry of the present day reflects a legacy of resilience, as Bellwood continues to adapt to the evolving demands of the modern regional market.

Bellwood carries a cultural character shaped by the diverse migration patterns that have long defined the broader region, resulting in a mosaic of traditions and perspectives. The community finds common ground in the modest landmarks and neighborhood gathering spots that anchor social interaction throughout the changing seasons. Notable figures such as the renowned jazz musician Ramsey Lewis spent formative years in the area, contributing a profound artistic thread to the local narrative. Public events and local school activities often draw the community together, reinforcing the bonds that persist despite the rapid pace of the surrounding urban grid. Whether observing the quiet activity near Miller Meadow or participating in local festivities, the people here maintain a steady, unpretentious way of life that values connection over spectacle.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 262° W
Eisenhower Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 270° W
Michael Cimbalo Fitness Center and Museum (Local Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 043° NE
Bishop's Mausoleum (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 230° SW
Kiddieland (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 057° NE
Al Capone's Gravesite (Attraction) — 1.7 mi, 223° SW
Kiwanis Club of Westchester (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 172° S
The Chase Rock (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 157° SE
Butterfield Park, Butterfield Park Recreation Building (State Recreation Area) — 2.2 mi, 258° W
Westchester Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 177° S
Fred Hampton (Public Artwork) — 2.4 mi, 082° E
Old La Grange Road (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 177° S
Maywood Grove (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 077° E
Miller Meadow (Local Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 115° SE
G.A.R. Woods (Nature Reserve) — 2.9 mi, 088° E
Wolf Road Prairie State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 198° S
Addax (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 145° SE
Red river hog (Attraction) — 4.0 mi, 146° SE
The Compassion Factory (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 157° SE
La Grange Park Fire History Museum (Museum) — 4.1 mi, 173° S
Nettie J. McKinnon Art Gallery (Gallery) — 4.3 mi, 178° S
Creative Minds Center of the Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 096° E
La Grange Art League Gallery (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 173° S
Beyond Center Stage Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.7 mi, 290° W
Riverside Historical Museum (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 139° SE
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 33.8 mi, 192° S · 18k acres
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 34.0 mi, 138° SE · 11k acres
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 35.4 mi, 006° N

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