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Berwyn Illinois Map

Explore Berwyn, 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 Berwyn, Illinois

How to Use This Berwyn, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Berwyn, 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 Berwyn.

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

Latitude	41.850587
Longitude	-87.793668
Population	57,250
Density	5662.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60402
Area Code	708
County Seat	Chicago
School District	J. Sterling Morton High School District 201

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About Berwyn, Illinois

Berwyn is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 57,250. The population density is 5662.0 people per km². Berwyn is located at 41.8506°N, 87.7937°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Berwyn is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60402.

Berwyn maintains a sturdy presence upon the flat, expansive plains that define this reach of the Midwest, where the horizon stretches thin and pale under an immense sky. It lies 2.1 miles west of Cicero, IL (from Cicero, IL: bearing 280°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west of Chicago. The earth here is composed of deep, dark loam, a legacy of ancient grasses that once bowed to every passing wind before the grid of streets imposed its own quiet order. To the west, the Des Plaines River traces a slow, deliberate path through the landscape, acting as a cooling artery for the surrounding terrain. Residents often find solace in the open air of Miller Meadow, a low-lying basin that catches the morning mist, while the distant, hazy silhouette of Blue Island Ridge provides a singular point of verticality against the otherwise level earth.

Founders of Berwyn looked upon these fertile tracts with the ambition of men who saw potential in the intersection of rail and soil. The initial settlement grew from a collection of modest homesteads into a dense assembly of brick bungalows, creating a architectural rhythm that persists to this day. As the nineteenth century gave way to the twentieth, the influx of families seeking a place to plant their own roots transformed the local character, solidifying a preference for sturdy craftsmanship and domestic stability. History in Berwyn is not written in grand monuments, but in the enduring utility of the housing stock and the persistence of neighborhood identities that have survived the shifting tides of the regional economy.

Commerce in Berwyn has long been anchored by a hardworking industrial spirit, supported by a network of local businesses that cater to the daily needs of its residents. While modern infrastructure links the streets to the wider commerce of the region, the internal economy remains focused on service, small-scale manufacturing, and the maintenance of a stable, walkable urban environment. Education plays a quiet but essential role in the life of the place, with local schools and nearby vocational training centers providing the necessary skills for a population that values technical proficiency. Daily life is supported by an efficient transit grid, allowing the workforce to flow outward toward the center of the region while returning each evening to the familiar, quiet repose of the home front.

Culture in Berwyn manifests in the vibrant, informal gatherings that populate Berwyn Gardens Park, where the changing seasons dictate the tempo of public life. The spirit of the place is reflected in its annual festivals, which bring neighbors together to celebrate the specific heritage of their blocks and the simple pleasure of a shared summer evening. While the proximity to the Cortez Basin and Lake Ida offers occasional relief for those seeking water, the true character of the locality is found in its commitment to community-based traditions and local athletics. Notable figures who have walked these streets often share a common trait of resilience, reflecting the grounded, unpretentious nature of a place that values the steady accumulation of small, honest efforts over the fleeting pursuit of fame.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lincoln: The Friendly Neighbor (Public Artwork) — 0.7 mi, 040° NE
Veterans Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 233° SW
Gold Star of the World War (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 352° N
Honor Roll (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 352° N
Isabelle Jones (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 353° N
Irving School Turf Field (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 023° NE
Miller Meadow (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 286° W
Riverside Golf Club (Park) — 1.5 mi, 263° W
Schuth's Grove (Nature Reserve) — 1.6 mi, 269° W
Callahan Grove (Nature Reserve) — 1.6 mi, 268° W
Creative Minds Center of the Arts (Arts Centre) — 1.6 mi, 359° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 223° SW
The Actors Garden (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 026° NE
The Music Garden (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 026° NE
Zoo Woods (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 235° SW
Riverside Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 221° SW
Dolphin (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 238° SW
Dulphin Underwater Viewing (Viewpoint) — 2.2 mi, 238° SW
California Sea Lion (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 239° SW
Gray Seal (Attraction) — 2.2 mi, 239° SW
Snow Leopard (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 239° SW
Jedlica Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 2.4 mi, 139° SE
The Compassion Factory (Gallery) — 3.4 mi, 242° SW
La Grange Park Fire History Museum (Museum) — 4.5 mi, 245° SW
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 29.4 mi, 142° SE · 11k acres
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 33.0 mi, 200° S · 18k acres
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 37.4 mi, 359° N

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