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Flossmoor Illinois Map

Explore Flossmoor, 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 Flossmoor, Illinois

How to Use This Flossmoor, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.542812
Longitude	-87.684768
Population	9,704
Density	1023.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60422
Area Code	708
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Flossmoor School District 161

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About Flossmoor, Illinois

Flossmoor is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,704. The population density is 1023.4 people per km². Flossmoor is located at 41.5428°N, 87.6848°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Flossmoor is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60422.

Flossmoor occupies a level expanse of Midwestern prairie where the horizon often appears as a wide, pale canvas beneath the heavy, shifting clouds of the interior plains. It lies 1.4 miles southwest of Homewood, IL (from Homewood, IL: bearing 225°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-southwest of Hammond. The landscape is defined by the gentle, persistent presence of Butterfield Creek, which meanders through the terrain just one mile from the center of the village. To the north, the Blue Island Ridge creates a subtle variation in the elevation, standing as a quiet reminder of the glacial history that shaped this inland region. Residents often walk the grounds of Leavitt Park, a local park that serves as a verdant anchor for daily life. Further afield, Sauk Trail Lake lies four miles away, offering a point of stillness in a region characterized by its expansive, fertile earth.

Development in Flossmoor reflects the patterns of early rail expansion, which transformed the surrounding prairie into a corridor for residential growth. The local economy has long shifted away from agricultural roots toward a focus on professional services and the support of a stable, suburban workforce. Commerce remains concentrated in small, deliberate pockets that prioritize utility and the preservation of the village’s architectural integrity. While the region once favored the labor of the mid-century industrial boom, Flossmoor now functions as a quiet residential enclave within the broader metropolitan orbit. The rhythm of the work week is dictated by the passage of commuters moving between their homes and the larger economic centers of the state.

Flossmoor maintains a cultural identity rooted in a commitment to historic preservation and the enduring aesthetics of its brick-and-timber residences. The village is home to the notable Flossmoor Golf Club, which has hosted significant tournaments and reflects the importance of leisure within the local social structure. Renowned individuals such as the legendary jazz musician Ramsey Lewis have counted Flossmoor among their places of residence, leaving a quiet mark on the cultural consciousness of the area. Public life is frequently punctuated by seasonal gatherings that emphasize the collective character of the residents. The atmosphere remains one of careful intentionality, where the quality of light at dusk illuminates the mature trees and well-kept streets in a manner that feels both grounded and singular.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Irons Oaks Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 160° S
Dynasty Trails (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 318° NW
Dixie Highway (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 040° NE
Spirit Trail Park (Nature Reserve) — 2.4 mi, 198° S
Elliot Woods Park (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 206° SW
Old Plank Road State Trail (State Recreation Area) — 3.1 mi, 170° S
Chicago Heights Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 138° SE
Lincoln on the Road to Greatness (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 138° SE
Union Street Gallery (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 138° SE
Tinely Creek Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 338° N
Camp Thornton (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 078° E
Old Zion Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 294° NW
Former Lincoln School Entrance (Historic Ruins) — 7.7 mi, 032° NE
Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 8.2 mi, 359° N
In the Game - Hollywood Park (Theme Park) — 8.4 mi, 338° N
The Grainery Building (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 251° W
Calumet Park (State Park) — 9.1 mi, 037° NE
Promise You Art House (Gallery) — 11.5 mi, 087° E
The Artist's Den - Walk-in Ceramic Studio (Arts Centre) — 11.6 mi, 086° E
Vanderpoel Art Museum (Museum) — 12.2 mi, 004° N
Peteyville Christmas Lights (Attraction) — 12.5 mi, 071° E
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 12.6 mi, 099° E · 11k acres
Schmuhl School (Attraction) — 12.7 mi, 260° W
Ephraim Bajar Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 15.3 mi, 360° N
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 19.4 mi, 238° SW · 18k acres
Indiana Dunes State Park (State Park) — 32.9 mi, 076° E

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