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Harvey Illinois Map

Explore Harvey, 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 Harvey, Illinois

How to Use This Harvey, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.610034
Longitude	-87.646713
Population	20,324
Density	1264.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60426
Area Code	708
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Thornton Township High School District 205

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About Harvey, Illinois

Harvey is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 20,324. The population density is 1264.4 people per km². Harvey is located at 41.6100°N, 87.6467°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Harvey is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60426.

Harvey occupies a flat expanse of the Midwestern plain where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered toward the shifting sky. It lies 2.1 miles west-northwest of South Holland, IL (from South Holland, IL: bearing 287°T), and is situated 7.8 miles west-northwest of Hammond. This landscape sits seventeen miles from the nearest open coastline, carrying the faint, bracing scent of salt air on the prevailing winds that sweep across the lowlands. Nearby, the waters of Lake Victory shimmer under the afternoon sun, providing a quiet reprieve just two miles from the center of town. To the west, the Calumet Union Drainage Ditch carves a path through the earth, while the distant rise of Blue Island Ridge silhouettes against the fading light. Residents often walk the grounds of Lexington Park, a local sanctuary that anchors the neighborhood and offers a place to watch the seasons change amidst the open prairie.

Harvey grew from the ambitions of the industrial age, drawing its strength from the iron and steel that once fueled the movement of a nation. The economy shifted as the years passed, moving away from the heavy manufacturing that defined its early development toward a more diverse range of local enterprises. Workers here have long understood the weight of a hard day, their labor contributing to the infrastructure that keeps the region functional and connected. Even as the industries transformed, the spirit of the people remained tied to the pragmatic work of maintaining their homes and businesses. The nearby Kickapoo Meadows serves as a reminder of the raw, untamed earth that preceded the rise of the factories and the grid of streets.

Harvey maintains a distinct cultural character shaped by the resilience of those who call its streets home. The community gathers for local events that celebrate a shared heritage, often finding common ground under the expansive sky that colors the evening in shades of bruised purple and gold. While many pass through, the genuine heart of the area is found in the everyday interactions of neighbors who recognize the value of a steady, grounded existence. Notable figures like the musician Herbie Hancock have roots in this environment, carrying the influence of their upbringing into the wider world. Whether traversing the paths of the Elizabeth A Conkey Forest seven miles away or simply navigating the local thoroughfares, one senses the quiet endurance that defines the life of the people.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 242° SW
Kickapoo Woods (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 360° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 335° NW
Calumet Woods (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 343° N
Indian Boundary Prairies (Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 275° W
Riverdale Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 031° NE
Undergoroud Railroad Memorial (Monument) — 2.0 mi, 098° E
Former Lincoln School Entrance (Historic Ruins) — 2.9 mi, 048° NE
Marshall Major Taylor (Public Artwork) — 3.4 mi, 014° N
Ton Farm Underground Railroad Site (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 035° NE
Brownell Woods (Nature Reserve) — 3.8 mi, 150° SE
Willow Wood Park (Nature Reserve) — 3.9 mi, 238° SW
Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 4.2 mi, 329° NW
Calumet City (Pink Smiley Face) Water Tower (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 071° E
In the Game - Hollywood Park (Theme Park) — 6.1 mi, 301° NW
Old Zion Museum (Museum) — 7.4 mi, 251° W
Union Street Gallery (Gallery) — 7.4 mi, 176° S
Vanderpoel Art Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 352° N
Peteyville Christmas Lights (Attraction) — 9.9 mi, 094° E
The Artist's Den - Walk-in Ceramic Studio (Arts Centre) — 10.3 mi, 112° E
Promise You Art House (Gallery) — 10.3 mi, 113° SE
Al Capone's House (Attraction) — 10.6 mi, 008° N
Ephraim Bajar Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 10.9 mi, 349° N
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 12.3 mi, 122° SE · 11k acres
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 23.7 mi, 231° SW · 18k acres
Indiana Dunes State Park (State Park) — 30.1 mi, 084° E
Kankakee National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 41.8 mi, 173° S · 132 acres

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