Hawthorn Woods Illinois Map

About Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

Hawthorn Woods is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,143. The population density is 433.7 people per km². Hawthorn Woods is located at 42.2170°N, 88.0495°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60047.

Hawthorn Woods unfolds as a landscape of rolling terrain, where the land gently rises and falls, giving way to a mosaic of mature woodlands and open, sun-drenched fields. It lies 3.6 miles west of Vernon Hills, IL (from Vernon Hills, IL: bearing 267°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-west of Arlington Heights. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a spring shower, and the quietude is punctuated by the calls of unseen birds flitting through the dense canopy of oaks and maples. The terrain itself is characterized by a series of subtle ridges and hollows, remnants of glacial activity, which create natural drainage patterns and shape the very character of the place, allowing for pockets of wetland to thrive alongside drier, more elevated areas. The history of Hawthorn Woods is intertwined with the agricultural past of Lake County, with early settlers drawn to its fertile soil and the abundant natural resources provided by its woodlands and intermittent streams. While the area has transitioned from its agrarian roots, remnants of that past can still be glimpsed in the occasional weathered barn or the enduring presence of large, open parcels of land. Today, the local economy in and around Hawthorn Woods is largely suburban, with residents commuting to larger employment centers, yet a distinct sense of place persists. The community prides itself on its commitment to preserving green spaces, with numerous parks and nature preserves, such as Flint Creek Savanna, offering residents opportunities to connect with the natural beauty that defines Hawthorn Woods. The quality of light here, particularly as dusk settles and casts long shadows across the fields, has a certain hushed luminescence, a quiet beauty that speaks to the enduring spirit of this Midwestern locale.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hawthorn Woods, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hawthorn Woods and Lake County.

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). 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 Hawthorn Woods is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.