Great Lakes Illinois Map

About Great Lakes, Illinois

Great Lakes is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 12,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Great Lakes is located at 42.3092°N, 87.8501°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60088.

Great Lakes, Illinois, presents a landscape shaped by the broad, flat expanse of the terrain, a gentle sweep that hints at the vastness of the waters it borders. It lies 1.2 miles south-south-west of North Chicago, IL (from North Chicago, IL: bearing 202°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south of Waukegan. The land here is largely a quiet proposition, marked by the orderly lines of suburban development giving way to pockets of more untamed greenery. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain cool, almost mineral scent, a subtle reminder of the nearby Lake Michigan, its immense presence felt more as a atmospheric condition than a visual spectacle from many vantage points. The sky, a pale, expansive canvas, often softens the edges of the buildings and trees, lending a diffused light that can make the most ordinary street corner seem momentarily contemplative. The history of Great Lakes is inextricably linked to its military heritage. Once a vital training ground for American servicemen, the echoes of its past are still palpable, a quiet undercurrent beneath the everyday hum of civilian life. The local economy, while diversified now, still retains a strong connection to government and service industries, a legacy of its foundational purpose. This particular locality is distinguished by its proximity to the naval training center, a significant landmark that continues to shape its character and contribute to its unique identity. The rhythm of life in Great Lakes is one of steady routine, a community that has adapted and evolved from its military roots into a thriving residential area, yet still remembers the discipline and purpose that first defined it.

About This Great Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Great Lakes, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.309189, -87.850071. 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 Great Lakes and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Great Lakes includes the ZIP code (60064), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment. 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 Great Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.