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Calumet Illinois Map

Explore Calumet, 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 Calumet, Illinois

How to Use This Calumet, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.731702
Longitude	-87.551435
Population	36,033
Density	N/A /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	60617, 60409
Area Code	312, 773, 708
County Seat	Chicago

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About Calumet, Illinois

Calumet is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 36,033. Calumet is located at 41.7317°N, 87.5514°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 60617, 60409.

Calumet unfolds as a landscape defined by the convergence of industrial ambition and the enduring power of the Great Lakes basin. It lies 4.8 miles south-southeast of Hyde Park, IL (from Hyde Park, IL: bearing 153°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-southeast of Chicago. The low-lying terrain reveals a subtle elevation at the Stony Island Ridge, which breaks the horizon with a quiet, geological persistence. Water remains a constant companion to the land, as the Calumet River moves with a deliberate, heavy grace toward the vast expanse of Lake Michigan. Residents often look toward the Howard Slip, where the interplay of light and shadow against the docks creates a distinct, moody atmosphere at dusk. The local environment is anchored by the modest, purposeful presence of Victory Garden, a space that offers a brief, green reprieve from the surrounding grid of streets.

Calumet emerged from a period of intense transformation, fueled by the relentless energy of the heavy manufacturing and transport sectors that once shaped the entire region. The economy has historically relied upon the movement of raw materials and the production of steel, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy infrastructure and a resilient, blue-collar spirit. While the frantic pace of the early industrial era has softened, the rhythm of work remains deeply embedded in the identity of the people who reside here. The landscape itself reflects this history, with remnants of rail lines and shipping channels acting as silent witnesses to decades of commerce. Despite the shifts in global markets, the local commitment to industry continues to ground the character of Calumet in tangible, productive activity.

Cultural life in Calumet is marked by an understated pragmatism, reflecting the broader Midwestern tradition of valuing utility and neighborly cohesion. The quietude of the surroundings is occasionally punctuated by local gatherings, where the focus remains on the shared experiences of those who call the area home. While the region lacks the ostentatious landmarks of larger metropolitan centers, it possesses a structural integrity that appeals to those who appreciate the austere beauty of a working landscape. The proximity to Wooded Island provides a rare, serene destination for those seeking reflection away from the hum of machinery. Though the area has not served as the primary residence for internationally famous figures, the people of Calumet carry forward a lineage of hard work and quiet endurance that defines their collective narrative.

Nearby Outdoor Places

We All Come Together as One (Public Artwork) — 0.0 mi, 073° E
Viertnam War Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 117° SE
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.0 mi, 191° S
Calumet (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 126° SE
Jesse Owens (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 282° W
Park No. 566 (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 026° NE
Lake Calumet (Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 213° SW
Michelle Obama's Childhood Home (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 325° NW
Black Cinema House (Cinema) — 3.1 mi, 316° NW
Al Capone's House (Attraction) — 4.1 mi, 302° NW
Giant Dome Theater (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 339° N
U-505 Submarine (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 340° N
The Renaissance Society (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 327° NW
Definition Theatre (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 332° NW
4th Ward (Arts Centre) — 5.1 mi, 334° NW
Obama Kissing Rock (Attraction) — 5.1 mi, 336° NW
Green Line Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 322° NW
Dan Ryan Woods - 91st Street (Nature Reserve) — 6.0 mi, 268° W
Vanderpoel Art Museum (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 262° W
Gallery Guichard (Gallery) — 6.3 mi, 329° NW
Dan Ryan Woods - East (Nature Reserve) — 6.4 mi, 273° W
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 16.0 mi, 160° S · 11k acres
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 33.0 mi, 225° SW · 18k acres

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