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Highland Illinois Map

Explore Highland, 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 Highland, Illinois

How to Use This Highland, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	38.769821
Longitude	-89.686109
Population	9,991
Density	571.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62249
Area Code	217
County Seat	Edwardsville
School District	Highland Community Unit School District 5

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About Highland, Illinois

Highland is a locality in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,991. The population density is 571.4 people per km². Highland is located at 38.7698°N, 89.6861°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Highland is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62249.

Highland occupies a steady expanse of the Illinois interior, where the horizon stretches wide across flat, fertile plains that seem to drink the golden light of the late afternoon. It lies 11.4 miles east of Troy, IL (from Troy, IL: bearing 86°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of Trenton. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the local topography remains quiet and unassuming, defined by the slow, deliberate movement of Sugar Creek just two miles away. The earth here possesses a deep, dark quality, cultivated for generations in a landscape where the primary relief comes from the subtle, wind-swept undulations of the prairie. On clear days, one might imagine the distant silhouette of the Pelican Pouch rising twenty miles away to anchor the view. Within the town limits, Kaeser Park offers a quiet green sanctuary, providing a space where the rhythm of the day slows to match the rustle of leaves.

Highland maintains a heritage deeply rooted in the industrious spirit of its nineteenth-century founders, who recognized the potential in this productive soil. The local economy evolved from early agricultural pursuits into a diversified landscape of manufacturing and regional commerce, keeping the pulse of the workplace steady and reliable. Factories and small businesses rely on the infrastructure built upon these plains, ensuring that the legacy of hard work remains a visible fiber of daily life. Highland Sportsmans Club Lake sits two miles away, serving as a quiet reminder of the natural resources that have long supported the recreation and sustenance of the populace. The surrounding fields, heavy with crops, continue to dictate the seasonal pace of life, connecting the modern worker to the foundational labor of the past.

Highland fosters a cultural character defined by a persistent, unpretentious sense of community that values stability and neighborly regard. The town square and local landmarks reflect a pragmatic aesthetic, favoring sturdy brick and functional design over fleeting ornamentation. Throughout the year, community gatherings draw residents together, reinforcing social bonds that feel as enduring as the landscape itself. While the town remains modest in its scale, it holds a connection to the broader Midwestern narrative, having served as the birthplace of the influential architect Charles Eames. His early exposure to the geometry of these plains and the functional honesty of the local environment arguably informed his later contributions to global design. Life in Highland persists with a quiet dignity, moving forward with the same measured confidence that has defined the region for generations.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Silver Lake Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 180° S
Korte Recreation Center Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 180° S
Hoffman Park (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 165° S
Highland Country Club (Park) — 1.8 mi, 070° E
Weinheimer Community Center (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 168° S
World War II Tank (Monument) — 5.1 mi, 286° W
Copper Grapes (Public Artwork) — 8.9 mi, 058° NE
7 Gates of Hell: Gate 7 (Viewpoint) — 9.7 mi, 243° SW
Spencer Memorial (Monument) — 11.0 mi, 255° W
MSgt Gregory T. Kuhse (Monument) — 11.2 mi, 256° W
Browns Mound (Historic Ruins) — 12.6 mi, 249° W
Edwardsville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 15.6 mi, 275° W
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 16.1 mi, 281° W
Henry's Rabbit Ranch (Attraction) — 17.0 mi, 342° N
Greenville University Factory Theatre (Theatre) — 17.0 mi, 062° NE
Richard W. Bock Sculpture Museum (Museum) — 17.1 mi, 060° NE
O'Fallon Historical Society (Museum) — 17.3 mi, 225° SW
Scenic Red Caboose (Attraction) — 17.3 mi, 225° SW
Mustang Corral (Attraction) — 17.5 mi, 268° W
Ralph Korte Stadium (Stadium) — 17.5 mi, 273° W
Town & Country Motel sign (Attraction) — 17.7 mi, 268° W
Poag Sand Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 18.9 mi, 274° W
Eldon Hazlet (State Recreation Area) — 19.6 mi, 111° E
Carlyle Lake (Recreation Area) — 19.8 mi, 117° SE
Cahokia Mounds State Historical Site (State Park) — 20.9 mi, 251° W
Horshoe Lake State Park (State Park) — 21.0 mi, 257° W
Stockade (Historic Ruins) — 21.4 mi, 250° W
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.4 mi, 280° W · 32k acres
Gateway Arch National Park (National Park) — 28.5 mi, 250° W · 85 acres
Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 48.8 mi, 228° SW · 16k acres

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