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Gages Lake Illinois Map

Explore Gages Lake, 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 Gages Lake, Illinois

How to Use This Gages Lake, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.351689
Longitude	-87.982577
Population	10,637
Density	1378.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	60030
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Waukegan
School District	Warren Township High School District 121

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About Gages Lake, Illinois

Gages Lake is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 10,637. The population density is 1378.6 people per km². Gages Lake is located at 42.3517°N, 87.9826°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60030.

Gages Lake occupies a quiet portion of the Illinois landscape where the horizon remains defined by the broad, subtle shifts of the Midwestern plain. It lies 3.1 miles east of Grayslake, IL (from Grayslake, IL: bearing 81°T), and is situated 5.7 miles east-southeast of Round Lake Beach.

The earth here holds the memory of ancient glacial retreats, leaving behind a terrain that settles comfortably into a series of modest elevations and low-lying basins. Valley Lake anchors the immediate geography, its stillness mirroring the amber light of late afternoon when the shadows lengthen across the surrounding residential parcels. Two miles to the east, the Des Plaines River marks a slow, persistent path through the regional topography, carving out a corridor of riparian growth. Though Leahy Hill rises six miles away to provide a singular point of verticality, the land generally feels expansive and open to the sky. Residents often find themselves traversing the gentle incline toward Gurnee Woods Forest Preserve, where the dense canopy offers a cool reprieve from the intensity of the summer sun.

Gages Lake grew from the early agricultural efforts of settlers who recognized the fertility of the soil and the utility of the nearby waterways. The economy evolved from these agrarian roots into a suburban rhythm, balancing the influence of larger industrial centers with the stability of local commerce and service sectors. Daily life in Gages Lake revolves around the steady movement of commuters and the hum of small businesses that populate the local corridors. Warren Township Center serves as a vital anchor for public life, providing a space where the administrative and social threads of the neighborhood are held together. The labor of those who maintain the infrastructure and local shops creates a sense of continuity that defines the character of the region. This industry is modest but essential, ensuring that the gears of the local economy turn with a predictable and reliable force.

Cultural life in Gages Lake manifests in the quiet gatherings and seasonal rhythms that define a Midwestern life. The Warren Township Center serves as a primary hub for civic engagement, fostering a sense of connection among residents who value the understated nature of their surroundings. While the area lacks the clamor of a major metropolis, it possesses a distinct identity forged by the families who have made their lives here over generations. The quality of light during the transition from autumn to winter brings a particular clarity to the landscape, highlighting the stark beauty of the dormant fields and the grey-toned sky. Though Gages Lake remains removed from the national spotlight, the community thrives on a collective commitment to maintaining a grounded, neighborly environment. Every day, the people living here contribute to an atmosphere of patient persistence, marking time by the cycles of the seasons and the steady pulse of the local calendar.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Warren Township Center (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 353° N
Village Of Gurnee Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 012° N
Brae Loch Golf Club (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 270° W
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 261° W
Independence Grove (Nature Reserve) — 2.1 mi, 135° SE
Fourth Lake 11 (State Recreation Area) — 2.4 mi, 332° NW
Windy City Stage (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 067° NE
Mission Stage (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 068° E
Liberty Prairie Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 181° S
Wac-A-Mole (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 066° NE
Liberty Ladder Climb (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 066° NE
3 Point Challenge (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 066° NE
Hank Salemi Memorial (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 063° NE
Perkowitz Art Studio (Gallery) — 2.7 mi, 255° W
Legacy Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 063° NE
Sprocket Rockets (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 068° E
Grayslake Historical Museum (Museum) — 3.0 mi, 262° W
Amos Bennett: First African American Settler in Lake County (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 077° E
M47 Tank (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 065° NE
Round Entry Door (Public Artwork) — 5.6 mi, 191° S
Viewpoint and Fishing Stand (Viewpoint) — 7.0 mi, 172° S
Dandelion Art Gallery (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 087° E
Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 086° E
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 8.7 mi, 070° E
Chain O'Lakes State Park (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 305° NW

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