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Bradley Illinois Map

Explore Bradley, 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 Bradley, Illinois

How to Use This Bradley, Illinois Map

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

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.

CityBradley
StateIllinois (IL)
CountyKankakee County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude41.164186
Longitude-87.845125
Population15,419
Density858.8 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code60915
Area Code630, 331
County SeatKankakee
School DistrictBradley-Bourbonnais Consolidated High School District 307

About Bradley, Illinois

Bradley is a locality in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 15,419. The population density is 858.8 people per km². Bradley is located at 41.1642°N, 87.8451°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Bradley is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60915.

Bradley occupies a level expanse of Midwestern terrain where the horizon stretches wide and flat beneath an expansive, shifting sky. It lies 1.3 miles southeast of Bourbonnais, IL (from Bourbonnais, IL: bearing 134°T), and is situated 1.5 miles north of Kankakee. The gentle flow of Soldier Creek serves as a persistent, winding presence that shapes the immediate surroundings of Bradley with its quiet movement. Beyond the local canopy, the land opens into vast fields that transition toward the distant, hazy silhouette of Sand Ridge (historic) visible on the far horizon. Residents often find that the light at dusk settles heavily upon the fields, casting long, amber shadows that turn the ordinary earth into a palette of copper and bronze. Those seeking a quiet reprieve from the daily pace frequently visit Rudys Park, which offers a modest sanctuary of greenery right within the limits of the municipality.

Industrial roots run deep in the history of Bradley, reflecting the steady development of a region built upon labor and the rhythmic output of manufacturing. The local economy has long been anchored by a hardworking spirit that transformed early agrarian prospects into a diversified landscape of commerce and production. While the modern marketplace continues to evolve, the legacy of these varied industries remains visible in the sturdy, utilitarian architecture that defines the older corridors of Bradley. During the harvest season, the scent of turned soil and distant grains drifts through the air, serving as a reminder of the agricultural heritage that still defines the broader regional identity. This connection to the land provides a foundation for the daily operations of local businesses, ensuring that the influence of the surrounding countryside remains a constant factor in the local way of life.

Cultural life in Bradley is marked by a neighborly disposition and a shared pride in the institutions that bring people together throughout the calendar year. Community gatherings often center around local sports and seasonal festivals, where the social pulse of the region becomes most apparent. Although the pace of life remains measured, the presence of Lake Manteno just eight miles away provides a popular destination for those looking to enjoy the stillness of the water during warmer months. Notable individuals such as the athlete Dan Hampton have emerged from this broader region, carrying the resilient character of the local landscape onto a national stage. Every season brings a change in the atmosphere, from the crisp, biting air of winter to the humid, vibrant growth of summer, ensuring that the character of the place is always shifting in subtle, meaningful ways.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Lils Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 180° S
  • Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 282° W
  • Monument Honoring Fallen Police Officers and Firefighters of Kankakee County (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 194° S
  • Flag Memorial (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 195° S
  • Soldiers Monument (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 195° S
  • Kankakee River State Park (State Conservation Area) — 3.6 mi, 260° W
  • Kankakee River Dam (State Recreation Area) — 3.6 mi, 198° S
  • Kankakee County Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 206° SW
  • Midewin Other (National Forest) — 16.2 mi, 324° NW · 18k acres
  • Kankakee Sands Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 18.3 mi, 292° W
  • Wilmington Historical Society Building (Museum) — 18.6 mi, 303° NW
  • Gemini Giant (Attraction) — 18.6 mi, 302° NW
  • LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 18.9 mi, 092° E
  • Kankakee National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.0 mi, 124° SE · 132 acres
  • Elvis (Attraction) — 20.2 mi, 290° W
  • Braidwood Area Historical Society (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 290° W
  • Field Rotation (Public Artwork) — 20.6 mi, 019° N
  • The Grainery Building (Attraction) — 23.1 mi, 359° N
  • Gardner Jail (Attraction) — 24.0 mi, 274° W
  • Union Street Gallery (Gallery) — 25.8 mi, 025° NE
  • Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 (Museum) — 28.0 mi, 334° NW
  • Joliet Area Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 28.0 mi, 334° NW
  • Illinois State Museum-Lockport Gallery (Gallery) — 31.3 mi, 339° N
  • 3rd Floor Gallery (Gallery) — 31.5 mi, 340° N
  • Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 31.5 mi, 041° NE · 11k acres
  • Silver Springs (State Park) — 46.7 mi, 312° NW

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About This Bradley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bradley, Illinois. Coordinates: 41.164186, -87.845125. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Bradley includes the ZIP code (60915), telephone area code (630, 331), county seat of Kankakee County (Kankakee), and school district assignment (Bradley-Bourbonnais Consolidated High School District 307).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.