Explore Hawthorn Woods, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hawthorn Woods, 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 Hawthorn Woods.
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 | Hawthorn Woods |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.235788 |
| Longitude | -88.067525 |
| Population | 9,062 |
| Density | 434.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 60047 |
| Area Code | 312, 773 |
| County Seat | Waukegan |
| School District | Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 |
Hawthorn Woods defines the gentle elevation of the Illinois landscape, where the horizon stretches wide across a terrain shaped by ancient glacial retreat. It lies 2.6 miles east-northeast of Lake Zurich, IL (from Lake Zurich, IL: bearing 58°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-northwest of Arlington Heights. The terrestrial character of Hawthorn Woods finds its stillness at the edge of Forest Lake, a body of water that mirrors the expansive sky through every shifting season. Indian Creek traces a quiet path through the local topography, carving a modest channel that sustains the verdant corridors of the region. Broad plains and clusters of native trees create a patchwork of light and shadow, particularly as the evening sun descends to bathe the fields in a soft, amber glow. Woodland Park - Hawthorn Woods offers a deliberate space for the quiet observation of this inland geography, preserving the natural rhythm of the land against the encroaching pace of the modern world.
Hawthorn Woods emerged from the quiet ambition of those who sought to preserve a sense of solitude within the reach of the bustling regional core. The local economy relies on a blend of professional services and a commitment to residential stability, favoring a quiet industriousness over the noise of heavy manufacturing. The history of the area remains tied to the deliberate cultivation of a suburban identity, where the spacing of homes respects the integrity of the original oak groves. Residents here value the preservation of open space, ensuring that the development of the region remains measured and thoughtful. Agriculture and small-scale commerce once formed the bedrock of the local vitality, leaving behind a legacy of self-reliance that persists in the way the local infrastructure is maintained.
Cultural life in Hawthorn Woods centers on a shared appreciation for the quietude of the Midwestern landscape and the strength of its local gatherings. The seasonal events held at Woodland Park - Hawthorn Woods foster a sense of connection, drawing neighbors together to mark the turning of the year under the wide, unencumbered sky. Architecture here leans toward a traditional Midwestern aesthetic, emphasizing solid construction that stands firm against the biting winds of winter and the humid heat of midsummer. While the region remains modest in its claims to fame, the local environment has attracted individuals who appreciate the privacy and space afforded by the spacious layout. The character of the people reflects the land itself—steady, unpretentious, and deeply rooted in the daily rituals of a life lived with intention.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois. Coordinates: 42.235788, -88.067525. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Hawthorn Woods includes the ZIP code (60047), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |