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Deerfield Illinois Map

Explore Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, Illinois

How to Use This Deerfield, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.171136
Longitude	-87.844512
Population	19,196
Density	1340.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60015
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Waukegan
School District	Township High School District 113

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About Deerfield, Illinois

Deerfield is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 19,196. The population density is 1340.7 people per km². Deerfield is located at 42.1711°N, 87.8445°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Deerfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60015.

Deerfield occupies a stretch of land defined by the quiet persistence of the Midwestern plains and the subtle shifts of an inland climate. It lies 2.4 miles west-southwest of Highland Park, IL (from Highland Park, IL: bearing 252°T), and is situated 9.0 miles northeast of Arlington Heights. The North Branch Chicago River winds through the landscape just one mile away, carving a path that sustains the local flora and fauna. Residents often spend their afternoons at Jewett Park, where the open spaces offer a clear view of the changing Midwestern sky. Though the horizon remains largely level, the proximity of the Skokie Lagoons three miles away provides a tranquil basin that anchors the surrounding terrain. As the light fades at dusk, the atmosphere takes on a soft, muted quality that settles over the prairie grasses and mature trees alike.

Deerfield emerged from a landscape shaped by early agricultural roots, gradually evolving into a center of modern professional life. The local economy draws strength from corporate headquarters and a robust business sector that maintains a steady pace of growth. Industry here favors the intellectual and service-oriented trades, reflecting a shift from the agrarian history that once defined the surrounding acreage. Many residents commute to nearby hubs, yet the local character remains distinct, grounded in the stability of its established neighborhoods. The rhythm of daily commerce moves with a deliberate efficiency, mirroring the steady, quiet hum of a region built on long-term investment and careful planning.

Cultural life in Deerfield finds its expression in community gatherings and a focus on educational excellence that draws families from across the region. Notable landmarks include the historic architecture that dots the residential streets, offering a tactile connection to the past. The community takes pride in its public institutions, which serve as the primary stage for local events and seasonal celebrations. Among those who have called this place home, the writer and editor Ray Bradbury spent his early formative years here, absorbing the atmosphere that would later influence his storied prose. This legacy of intellectual curiosity persists, coloring the way the inhabitants engage with their surroundings and maintain their shared civic identity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lions Club (Monument) — 0.4 mi, 141° SE
Berkeley Prairie Forest Preserve (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 019° N
Olson Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 007° N
Trail Marker Tree (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 130° SE
Prairie Wolf Forest Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 343° N
The Magic Rock (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 072° E
Highmoor Park Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 005° N
Hybernia Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 1.5 mi, 014° N
Duffy Stormwater Facility (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 298° NW
Sportsman's Country Club (Local Recreation) — 2.4 mi, 197° S
Landmark Renaissance Cinema (Cinema) — 2.4 mi, 065° NE
War Memorial (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 066° NE
Large Narrow Horse (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 097° E
Sensory Garden Arbor Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 122° SE
Edward L Ryerson Conservation Area (Nature Reserve) — 3.3 mi, 275° W
Lake Park Expansion (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 092° E
Marriott Theatre (Theatre) — 4.5 mi, 293° NW
Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas (Cinema) — 4.8 mi, 241° SW
K1 Speed (Attraction) — 4.9 mi, 259° W
Allan Carr Theater (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 009° N
Expression Gallery of Fine Art (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 001° N
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 200° S
Kenilworth Historical Society (Museum) — 8.8 mi, 131° SE
Light 1 (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 006° N
Exploratorium (Museum) — 11.3 mi, 153° SE
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 15.3 mi, 005° N

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