Forest Lake Illinois Map

About Forest Lake, Illinois

Forest Lake is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,865. The population density is 1450.1 people per km². Forest Lake is located at 42.2075°N, 88.0556°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60047.

Forest Lake lies under a wide, often dramatic Illinois sky, a place where the land gently rolls, giving way to pockets of dense woodland and the shimmering, expansive surface of the lake itself. It lies 4.0 miles west-south-west of Vernon Hills, IL (from Vernon Hills, IL: bearing 258°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-north-west of Arlington Heights. The air here, particularly on summer evenings, carries the damp, earthy scent of rich soil and the subtle, sweet perfume of wild flora, a fragrance that seems to cling to the rough bark of oak and the smooth, cool surfaces of the water. Sunlight filters through the mature trees, dappling the forest floor in shifting patterns, and the quiet lapping of waves against the shore provides a constant, soothing soundtrack to the landscape. The terrain, a mosaic of open fields and shaded groves, feels both familiar and enduring, a landscape that has witnessed seasons turn and generations pass. The history of Forest Lake is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Lake County, its fertile ground once yielding bountiful harvests that sustained early settlers and shaped the local economy. While the echoes of farming persist in the open vistas and the sturdy, weathered barns that dot the countryside, Forest Lake has also grown into a place where recreation and residential life take precedence. The lake itself, the namesake of Forest Lake, is the undeniable focal point, drawing families and individuals alike for boating, fishing, and the simple pleasure of lakeside living. This blend of past and present, of agrarian roots and contemporary pursuits, gives Forest Lake a distinctive character, a quiet resilience evident in its unpretentious charm and the steady hum of everyday life.

About This Forest Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forest Lake, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.207524, -88.055632. 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 Forest Lake and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Forest Lake includes the ZIP code (60047), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95). 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 Forest Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.