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Brookfield Illinois Map

Explore Brookfield, 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 Brookfield, Illinois

How to Use This Brookfield, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.82392
Longitude	-87.851725
Population	19,476
Density	2454.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60513
Area Code	708
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Riverside Brookfield Township School District 208

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About Brookfield, Illinois

Brookfield is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 19,476. The population density is 2454.2 people per km². Brookfield is located at 41.8239°N, 87.8517°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Brookfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60513.

Brookfield maintains a quiet dignity upon the flat, expansive plains of the American Midwest, where the horizon stretches wide and unobstructed under a vast, shifting sky. It lies 3.2 miles north-northeast of Yorkville, IL (from Yorkville, IL: bearing 18°T), and is situated 7.6 miles southwest of Aurora. The landscape surrounding Brookfield is defined by the gentle, persistent presence of Salt Creek, which winds its way through the local terrain just a mile from the center of activity. Residents enjoy the proximity of the County Forest Preserve, a verdant refuge that offers a stark, natural contrast to the structured grid of the surrounding neighborhoods. On clear days, the distant silhouette of Blue Island Ridge provides a subtle, elevated boundary to the landscape, grounding the view against the far-reaching prairie. The atmosphere here takes on a particular, amber clarity during the late afternoon, when the light catches the brick facades and turns the ordinary streets into something luminous and still.

Brookfield emerged as a deliberate settlement, flourishing in the era of rail expansion that connected the interior of the continent to the bustling markets of the east. The local economy has evolved from its early agrarian roots into a stable, suburban identity, supported by a mix of service-oriented commerce and small-scale industry. The proximity of the rail line allowed the area to grow in tandem with the regional centers, creating a rhythm of life that remains tied to the pulse of the larger metropolitan transit systems. Many of the original commercial structures still stand, reflecting a period when iron and ingenuity dictated the pace of development across the plains. This industrial heritage remains visible in the sturdy, unadorned architecture that defines the older districts, where the daily trade continues with a steady, predictable momentum.

Cultural life in Brookfield centers on the shared experiences of its residents, who gather for local celebrations and seasonal festivities in the open spaces of Madlin Park. The town preserves its history through a commitment to the preservation of its mid-century character, ensuring that the quiet, residential streets remain accessible and inviting. Notable landmarks serve as gathering points, reflecting the civic pride of a population that values both its privacy and its neighbors. The area has seen the passage of influential figures, including the writer and humorist Jean Shepherd, whose observations of Midwestern life captured the specific sensibilities of the region. Life in Brookfield proceeds with a measured intensity, where the changing seasons dictate the tempo of the year, from the harsh, bright winters to the humid, lush summers that turn the nearby Plank Road Meadow into a sea of tall, swaying grasses.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Compassion Factory (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 353° N
Prairie Spirit (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 104° E
Cannon Memorial (Monument) — 0.5 mi, 100° E
Unnamed Central Zone Site (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 107° E
Ehlert Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 173° S
Mexican Gray Wolf (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 049° NE
Kill Site (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 050° NE
Naturalist Outpost (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 049° NE
Golden Lion Tamarins (Attraction) — 0.9 mi, 043° NE
Under Water Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 049° NE
Plank Road Meadow Boat Launch (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 113° SE
La Grange Park Fire History Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 267° W
Theodore Roosevelt Fountain Marker (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 056° NE
Zoo Woods (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 076° E
La Grange Art League Gallery (Gallery) — 1.2 mi, 238° SW
Brookfield Prairie (Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 032° NE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 092° E
Nettie J. McKinnon Art Gallery (Gallery) — 1.5 mi, 260° W
Riverside Golf Club (Park) — 1.6 mi, 037° NE
Riverside Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.7 mi, 080° E
The Chase Rock (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 338° N
Callahan Grove (Nature Reserve) — 2.3 mi, 039° NE
Schuth's Grove (Nature Reserve) — 2.3 mi, 038° NE
Wolf Road Prairie State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 288° W
Creative Minds Center of the Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 040° NE
Jedlica Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.6 mi, 090° E
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 30.0 mi, 135° SE · 11k acres
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 30.3 mi, 196° S · 18k acres
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 39.3 mi, 003° N

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