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Harwood Heights Illinois Map

Explore Harwood Heights, 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 Harwood Heights, Illinois

How to Use This Harwood Heights, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.967253
Longitude	-87.807561
Population	9,065
Density	4242.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60706
Area Code	630, 331
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Ridgewood Community High School District 234

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About Harwood Heights, Illinois

Harwood Heights is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,065. The population density is 4242.4 people per km². Harwood Heights is located at 41.9673°N, 87.8076°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Harwood Heights is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60706.

Harwood Heights occupies a level expanse of land that feels distinctively Midwestern, defined by the quiet persistence of its suburban grid. It lies 1.0 miles east-northeast of Norridge, IL (from Norridge, IL: bearing 75°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-northwest of Cicero. The regional landscape remains defined by its inland position, where the atmosphere at dusk often turns a soft, bruised violet over the flat horizons. Residents of Harwood Heights frequently enjoy the proximity of Norridge Park, which serves as a vital green anchor for daily outdoor movement. To the west, the Des Plaines River flows with a steady, unassuming pace, while Schiller Pond provides a localized stillness for those seeking a moment of reflection. On the distant horizon, the faint silhouette of Rogers Ridge suggests the presence of higher ground far beyond the immediate, stable plains.

Harwood Heights emerged from the steady expansion of the surrounding region, evolving from open land into a residential enclave that reflects the industrious spirit of its neighbors. The local economy relies on a mixture of retail, light commerce, and the service sectors that keep the community functioning with reliable efficiency. Business storefronts and professional offices populate the main arteries, drawing energy from the broader economic circulation of the metropolitan reach. Many residents commute to nearby hubs, yet the internal economy of Harwood Heights maintains a character rooted in the practical, hard-working traditions of the area. This pragmatic stability has allowed the locale to preserve its residential integrity while adapting to the shifting demands of modern commerce.

Cultural life in Harwood Heights thrives through the shared habits of its people and a commitment to maintaining a welcoming, accessible environment. Local gatherings often center around the facilities at Norridge Park, where community spirit manifests in the simple gathering of families and neighbors during the summer months. While the region is not defined by singular, towering monuments, the value of the place rests in its well-kept streets and the modest dignity of its architecture. The pace of life here is deliberate, favoring the comfort of familiar routines over the frantic energy of larger urban centers. Notable public figures like the late actor Dennis Farina, who once served as a police officer in the region, embody the grounded, authentic roots that define the character of those who spend their time in Harwood Heights.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Norridge Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 267° W
Ridgemoor Country Club (Park) — 0.5 mi, 091° E
Oriole (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 333° NW
Nesewin - How to Breathe Underwater (Public Artwork) — 1.1 mi, 148° SE
Stage Wright Theater (Theatre) — 1.2 mi, 122° SE
Norwood Park Historical Society (Museum) — 1.3 mi, 028° NE
Schiller Playfield (Nature Reserve) — 1.5 mi, 248° W
Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 133° SE
Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 014° N
Indian Boundary Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 235° SW
Norwood Park Water Fountain (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 331° NW
Schiller Woods East (Nature Reserve) — 2.0 mi, 240° SW
Schiller Woods Magic Water Pump (Attraction) — 2.1 mi, 241° SW
The Gift Theatre (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 089° E
Sidney R. Yates Flatwoods (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 034° NE
Inside Out Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 3.2 mi, 106° E
National Veterans Art Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 106° E
Chicago Ballet Center (Arts Centre) — 3.2 mi, 106° E
Museum of Hummels (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 301° NW
Ruschman (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 100° E
Color Club (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 100° E
Night Club (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 113° SE
Exploratorium (Museum) — 5.2 mi, 039° NE
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 29.3 mi, 360° N
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 36.4 mi, 149° SE · 11k acres
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 40.5 mi, 195° S · 18k acres

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