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Chicago Heights Illinois Map

Explore Chicago Heights, 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 Chicago Heights, Illinois

How to Use This Chicago Heights, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.506146
Longitude	-87.6356
Population	27,480
Density	1031.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	60411, 60412
Area Code	708
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Bloom Township High School District 206

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About Chicago Heights, Illinois

Chicago Heights is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 27,480. The population density is 1031.8 people per km². Chicago Heights is located at 41.5061°N, 87.6356°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Chicago Heights is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 60411, 60412.

Chicago Heights occupies a flat expanse of the Midwestern prairie where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered under a heavy, shifting sky. It lies 2.3 miles east-northeast of Park Forest, IL (from Park Forest, IL: bearing 63°T), and is situated 8.8 miles southwest of Hammond. Thorn Creek carves a quiet, persistent path through the landscape, providing a subtle pulse to the terrain as it winds past the edges of the grid. To the west, the subtle rise of Blue Island Ridge catches the amber light of late afternoon, grounding the view in a permanent, ancient relief. Residents often find solace in the open green spaces of Alex Lopez Park, which serves as a central point for neighborhood gatherings. Only a short distance away, the stillness of Sauk Trail Lake offers a reflective contrast to the steady movement of the nearby roads.

Chicago Heights grew from the soot and ambition of the industrial age, defined by a legacy of manufacturing that once drew workers from every corner of the map. Heavy industry historically anchored the local economy, with smokestacks and rail spurs mapping the rhythm of a labor-focused existence. The grit of the factories eventually gave way to a broader service-based economy, though the physical infrastructure remains as a testament to the town's initial purpose. Residents navigate a landscape where the architecture of commerce—brick warehouses and utilitarian storefronts—still influences the daily movement of the streets. This transition has reshaped the local economy, moving away from the singular focus of the assembly line toward a more diverse array of small businesses and regional logistics.

Chicago Heights maintains a distinct cultural character forged by generations of families who built their lives amidst the interplay of rail lines and open fields. The town claims a notable connection to the life of the legendary musician Herbie Hancock, whose early experiences here reflect the artistic potential nurtured within these unassuming borders. Community spirit manifests in local events that bring life to the public squares, echoing the persistent, hardworking ethos of the region. While the bustle of larger urban centers hums in the distance, life here follows its own measured pace, dictated by the changing seasons across the plains. Whether walking past the legacy buildings or attending a gathering, one senses a quiet resilience that defines the identity of Chicago Heights.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Union Street Gallery (Gallery) — 0.2 mi, 195° S
Lincoln on the Road to Greatness (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 272° W
Chicago Heights Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 272° W
Petrarca Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 160° S
Old Plank Road State Trail (State Recreation Area) — 0.8 mi, 233° SW
Jirtle Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 172° S
Sauk Trail Woods (Nature Reserve) — 1.3 mi, 212° SW
Schubert's Woods (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.7 mi, 208° SW
King's Grove (Nature Reserve) — 2.4 mi, 206° SW
Indian & Pioneer Campground (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 216° SW
Steger Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 184° S
Old Zion Museum (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 302° NW
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (Marine Protected Area) — 9.0 mi, 086° E
Former Lincoln School Entrance (Historic Ruins) — 9.2 mi, 010° N
Promise You Art House (Gallery) — 9.5 mi, 070° E
The Artist's Den - Walk-in Ceramic Studio (Arts Centre) — 9.6 mi, 070° E
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 9.9 mi, 089° E · 11k acres
Calumet Park (State Park) — 10.3 mi, 017° N
Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 11.1 mi, 346° N
The Grainery Building (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 268° W
Peteyville Christmas Lights (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 055° NE
In the Game - Hollywood Park (Theme Park) — 11.8 mi, 331° NW
Vanderpoel Art Museum (Museum) — 14.8 mi, 354° N
Schmuhl School (Attraction) — 15.1 mi, 272° W
Al Capone's House (Attraction) — 17.7 mi, 003° N
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 20.5 mi, 248° W · 18k acres
Indiana Dunes State Park (State Park) — 31.2 mi, 070° E

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