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Des Plaines Illinois Map

Explore Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, Illinois

How to Use This Des Plaines, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.034398
Longitude	-87.901136
Population	60,675
Density	1645.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	60016, 60018, 60017, 60019
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Maine Township High School District 207

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About Des Plaines, Illinois

Des Plaines is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 60,675. The population density is 1645.4 people per km². Des Plaines is located at 42.0344°N, 87.9011°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Des Plaines is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 60016, 60018, 60017.

Des Plaines occupies a stretch of level Midwestern terrain where the horizon is defined by the soft, persistent movement of the Des Plaines River. It lies 2.7 miles northwest of Park Ridge, IL (from Park Ridge, IL: bearing 305°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west of Evanston. The landscape maintains a quiet, steady character, marked by the presence of Northwestern Woods, which offers a respite of green space directly within the local topography. Shagbark Lake rests calmly in the vicinity, reflecting the changing quality of the light as it shifts from the sharp clarity of morning to the long, amber shadows of late afternoon. To the west, the distant silhouette of Rogers Ridge provides a stable boundary against the sky, while the proximity to the Elk Pasture basin lends a sense of openness to the land, grounding the town in the wide, fertile expanse of the interior plains.

Settlement in Des Plaines emerged from the intersection of early pioneer trails and the natural utility of the river, which served as a vital artery for those moving through the Illinois territory. The town grew slowly, organized around the rhythm of the railroad and the needs of a developing agricultural and trade hub. Its history is marked by the quiet persistence of its residents, who transformed the raw prairie into a structured community of homes, shops, and civic centers. Over time, the influence of the nearby regional grid shaped its development, turning a modest collection of buildings into a functional center that honors its roots as a crossroads of early mid-continental expansion.

Economic life in Des Plaines thrives on a foundation of diverse industry, supported by a robust infrastructure that connects the locality to the broader regional market. Business parks and commercial zones operate alongside educational institutions, providing training and resources that sustain a steady workforce. The proximity to transportation corridors ensures the efficient movement of goods and people, reinforcing the role of Des Plaines as a key node in the local economy. While modern commerce occupies much of the daily focus, the underlying utility of the land remains, with the infrastructure designed to accommodate the steady, measured pace of a community that balances professional growth with the practical demands of its geography.

Cultural life in Des Plaines is expressed through the gathering of people at annual festivals that mark the turning of the seasons and the celebration of local heritage. The town serves as a quiet stage for community sports and school activities, where the focus remains on the participation of youth and the support of neighbors. Landmarks within the town, including historic structures and public spaces, offer points of recognition for residents, while the nearby Busse Forest South provides a place for those who seek the stillness of a woodland environment. While the wider region is known for its major professional teams and vast cultural institutions, the spirit of Des Plaines is found in its own local traditions and the everyday, unpretentious interactions that define the character of its people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Prairie Lakes Community Center (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 270° W
West Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 322° NW
1000 Gecs Tree (Attraction) — 0.6 mi, 244° SW
Unnamed North Zone Site (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 069° E
Northwestern Woods (Nature Reserve) — 1.1 mi, 081° E
Iroquois Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 099° E
Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 176° S
Statue of Liberty (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 148° SE
Campground Road Woods (Nature Reserve) — 1.4 mi, 098° E
Belleau Wood Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 063° NE
Flight 191 Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 169° S
Majewski Metro Athletic Complex (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 235° SW
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 008° N
Golf Course (Park) — 2.8 mi, 298° NW
Museum of Hummels (Museum) — 3.5 mi, 147° SE
The Plank Road (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 030° NE
Metropolis Theater (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 308° NW
Landmark at the Glen (Cinema) — 5.4 mi, 047° NE
Elk Grove Cinema (Cinema) — 5.8 mi, 246° SW
Oil Lamp Theater (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 063° NE
Schiller Woods Magic Water Pump (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 153° SE
Norwood Park Historical Society (Museum) — 6.4 mi, 123° SE
Legoland Discovery Center Chicago (Theme Park) — 6.8 mi, 273° W
Exploratorium (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 094° E
K1 Speed (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 347° N
Morraine Hills State Park (State Park) — 24.9 mi, 320° NW
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 25.1 mi, 010° N
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 42.9 mi, 147° SE · 11k acres

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