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Gurnee Illinois Map

Explore Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, Illinois

How to Use This Gurnee, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.370085
Longitude	-87.936805
Population	30,706
Density	878.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60031
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Waukegan
School District	Warren Township High School District 121

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About Gurnee, Illinois

Gurnee is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 30,706. The population density is 878.0 people per km². Gurnee is located at 42.3701°N, 87.9368°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Gurnee is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60031.

Gurnee emerges from the expansive Midwestern prairie as a landscape defined by its quiet proximity to the vast, shimmering expanse of Lake Michigan. It lies 3.0 miles west of Waukegan, IL (from Waukegan, IL: bearing 279°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east of Round Lake Beach. {NAVIGATION} The Des Plaines River winds steadily through the terrain, carving a path that anchors the local topography near the gentle rise of Leahy Hill. Residents often find solace in the Village Of Gurnee Open Space, a sprawling preserve that offers an immediate connection to the native grasses and quiet solitude of the region. Even as the sun dips low, the air retains a crisp clarity, reflecting the influence of the nearby coastal waters found at Waukegan Harbor. Beyond the suburban development, the Gurnee Woods Forest Preserve provides a dense canopy that shelters the earth from the intensity of the open sky.

Gurnee evolved from its modest agricultural beginnings into a hub of commerce that anchors the economic vitality of the surrounding corridor. The local industry thrives on a foundation of diverse retail and service sectors, drawing consistent activity that sustains the daily movement of the populace. Throughout the decades, the transition from open fields to structured development has been managed with a focus on maintaining the functional utility of the land. The economy remains tethered to the regional transit lines that facilitate the flow of goods and people across the plains. Prosperity here is measured by the steady rhythm of enterprise that keeps the neighborhood vibrant and industrious.

Gurnee maintains a cultural character that balances the forward momentum of modern life with a deep appreciation for its accessible leisure spaces. Visitors often gravitate toward the major theme park that serves as a cornerstone of local entertainment, marking the area as a destination for seasonal excitement. While the pace of life is dictated by the efficiency of the modern grid, the presence of public lands ensures that a sense of nature is never far from the residential experience. Notable figures such as the professional golfer Gary Player have spent significant time within the region, adding a layer of international recognition to the local scene. Community events throughout the calendar year foster a sense of cohesion, allowing Gurnee to feel like a place of genuine connection rather than mere transit.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hank Salemi Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 131° SE
Legacy Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 096° E
Firehouse Stage (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 131° SE
Grand Music Hall (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 138° SE
Wac-A-Mole (Attraction) — 0.2 mi, 151° SE
3 Point Challenge (Attraction) — 0.2 mi, 147° SE
Liberty Ladder Climb (Attraction) — 0.2 mi, 150° SE
Sprocket Rockets (Attraction) — 0.4 mi, 129° SE
Village Of Gurnee Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 027° NE
Pembrook Club Apartments Com. Center (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 012° N
Lake Carina Forest Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 132° SE
M47 Tank (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 080° E
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 347° N
Amos Bennett: First African American Settler in Lake County (Monument) — 0.9 mi, 129° SE
Viking Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 078° E
Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.3 mi, 013° N
Independence Grove (Nature Reserve) — 2.9 mi, 197° S
Abraham Lincoln (Public Artwork) — 5.3 mi, 097° E
Perkowitz Art Studio (Gallery) — 5.3 mi, 248° W
Dandelion Art Gallery (Gallery) — 5.5 mi, 099° E
Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 097° E
Grayslake Historical Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 252° W
Jack Benny Center For The Arts (Arts Centre) — 5.6 mi, 078° E
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 6.1 mi, 073° E
Chain O'Lakes State Park (State Park) — 11.9 mi, 300° NW
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.0 mi, 289° W · 638 acres

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