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Crest Hill Illinois Map

Explore Crest Hill, 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 Crest Hill, Illinois

How to Use This Crest Hill, Illinois Map

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

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	Crest Hill
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Will County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	41.57436
Longitude	-88.113261
Population	20,459
Density	872.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	62223, 60403
Area Code	217, 708
County Seat	Joliet
School District	Lockport Township High School District 205

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About Crest Hill, Illinois

Crest Hill is a locality in Will County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 20,459. The population density is 872.7 people per km². Crest Hill is located at 41.5744°N, 88.1133°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Crest Hill is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 62223, 60403.

Crest Hill emerges from the expansive Midwestern prairie as a landscape defined by its measured, terrestrial pace. It lies 2.2 miles north-northwest of Joliet, IL (from Joliet, IL: bearing 337°T), and is situated 6.6 miles southeast of Plainfield. The land here remains largely level, a product of ancient glacial movements that smoothed the earth into a quiet, functional expanse. Residents often look toward the Des Plaines River, which flows only one mile away, marking a constant, low-lying presence in the local topography. Beyond the immediate developed zones, the terrain maintains a simple, agrarian dignity that shifts in color with the passing of the seasons. Chaney Pool provides a localized point of recreation, offering a stillness that reflects the wider, open sky characteristic of the region.

Crest Hill carries a history deeply linked to the industrial expansion that once defined the corridors of northern Illinois. The local economy grew in tandem with the surrounding infrastructure, shifting from early agricultural roots to a modern mix of commerce and logistics that utilizes the regional transit networks. Factories and warehouses serve as the silent engines of the area, providing a steady pulse to the daily labor of its inhabitants. This industrious spirit remains visible in the sturdy, pragmatic architecture that lines the primary thoroughfares. While the broader region often leans into the rhythms of the grain harvest, Crest Hill has carved out a distinct identity rooted in its functional connectivity and persistent, hardworking character.

Cultural life in Crest Hill finds expression in the modest gatherings and community events that bring neighbors together throughout the year. The atmosphere is one of unpretentious reliability, where the quality of light during a late autumn afternoon casts long, amber shadows across the neighborhood streets. Landmarks here are defined by their utility rather than grandeur, serving as anchors for a population that values the comfort of a familiar routine. Notable figures such as the renowned actor John Mahoney once resided in the broader region, reflecting the area’s capacity to nurture individuals who go on to achieve widespread recognition. Life moves forward with a quiet, grounded persistence, mirroring the vast, steady horizon that stretches in every direction.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Prairie Bluff Preserve 2 (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 005° N
Richland Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 215° SW
Crest Hill Community Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 176° S
Prairie Bluff Preserve 1 (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 064° NE
Brent Hassert Park (Local Recreation) — 1.3 mi, 038° NE
Theodore Marsh Preserve 2 (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 212° SW
Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve 2 (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 072° E
Neil Carey Arena (Stadium) — 2.7 mi, 037° NE
Philip Lynch Theatre (Theatre) — 2.8 mi, 036° NE
Illinois State Museum-Lockport Gallery (Gallery) — 3.0 mi, 071° E
Mary Alfred Moes 1828-1899 (Public Artwork) — 3.0 mi, 165° S
3rd Floor Gallery (Gallery) — 3.1 mi, 068° E
Illinois & Michigan Canal Office (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 069° E
Centennial Trail (State Recreation Area) — 3.4 mi, 054° NE
Joliet Area Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 154° SE
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 (Museum) — 3.6 mi, 153° SE
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.4 mi, 295° NW
Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail (State Recreation Area) — 4.8 mi, 174° S
Plainfield Tornado Memorial (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 291° W
Isle a la Cache County Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.1 mi, 027° NE
Richard A. Rock Amphitheater (Theatre) — 5.6 mi, 293° NW
Old telephone poles (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 166° S
A. C. Sanders Memorial Stone (Monument) — 9.4 mi, 300° NW
McDonald Farm (Museum) — 10.0 mi, 351° N
IPIC Theaters (Cinema) — 10.5 mi, 020° N
Schmuhl School (Attraction) — 10.6 mi, 114° SE
Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.6 mi, 039° NE
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 11.2 mi, 185° S · 18k acres
Silver Springs (State Park) — 21.0 mi, 282° W
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 34.8 mi, 097° E · 11k acres

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