Evanston Illinois Map

About Evanston, Illinois

Evanston is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 76,340. The population density is 3799.3 people per km². Evanston is located at 42.0411°N, 87.6901°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60201.

Evanston unfolds along the western edge of a vast freshwater sea, its character shaped by the generous sweep of Lake Michigan. It lies 2.3 miles east-north-east of Skokie, IL (from Skokie, IL: bearing 76°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east of Des Plaines. Bluffs, softened by centuries of wind and wave, give way to a broad, inviting shoreline, where the sand, fine as sifted flour, catches the sun's golden farewell each evening. The terrain is largely level, a gentle inclination towards the water, supporting a verdant canopy of mature trees that lend a leafy, established feel to its neighborhoods. A sense of quiet deliberateness pervades the air, a steady hum of life that feels both engaged and comfortably self-contained, as if the town has found its own intrinsic rhythm, perfectly attuned to the changing seasons and the broad, open sky that seems to stretch endlessly overhead. This is a place where history has been meticulously preserved, from the dignified architecture of its older homes to the hallowed grounds of its renowned university, a beacon of learning that imbues Evanston with an intellectual vibrancy. The local economy, once tethered to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding plains and the industrial might of the nearby metropolis, has diversified, embracing innovation and education as its guiding principles. Along the lakefront, public parks and beaches offer respite and recreation, a constant reminder of the natural beauty that defines Evanston’s setting. It is here, where the urban fabric meets the wild expanse of the lake, that one can feel the pulse of a community that honors its past while looking towards a future shaped by knowledge and the enduring presence of the water.

About This Evanston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Evanston, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.041141, -87.690059. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Evanston and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Evanston includes the ZIP code (60202), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Evanston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.