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Highland Park Illinois Map

Explore Highland Park, 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 Park, Illinois

How to Use This Highland Park, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.181692
Longitude	-87.800344
Population	30,176
Density	951.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60035
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Waukegan
School District	Township High School District 113

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About Highland Park, Illinois

Highland Park is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 30,176. The population density is 951.8 people per km². Highland Park is located at 42.1817°N, 87.8003°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Highland Park is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60035.

Highland Park occupies a singular expanse of land where the flat Midwestern plains begin to yield to the subtle, verdant contours of the north. It lies 2.4 miles east-northeast of Deerfield, IL (from Deerfield, IL: bearing 72°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north of Glenview. The terrain is defined by the steady, quiet presence of the Skokie River, which carves a modest path through the local topography. Residents often find solace in the open greenery of Sunset Woods Park, a space that anchors the daily rhythm of the neighborhood. Beyond the immediate canopy, the vast reach of Lake Michigan stands as a constant, cooling influence upon the local climate. To the distant west, the silhouette of Rogers Ridge remains a faint, jagged promise etched against the evening light.

Highland Park grew from the deliberate ambition of early settlers who sought to cultivate a refined life upon the prairie soil. The local economy evolved from its agrarian origins into a sophisticated hub of commerce and specialized professional service. Small enterprises and distinct retail corridors sustain the pulse of the local industry, drawing strength from a stable and industrious population. The historical architecture reflects a long-standing commitment to design, where brick and timber structures merge with the surrounding woodland. Despite the shifting tides of the regional economy, the financial foundation remains tied to the steady productivity of the greater metropolitan corridor.

Cultural life in Highland Park thrives through an appreciation for the arts and a deep-seated respect for civic tradition. The Ravinia Festival stands as a paramount landmark, drawing world-class musicians who perform under the open sky during the long, humid summer months. Notable figures such as the iconic actor Rachel Brosnahan have roots that trace back to this specific soil, reflecting the creative spirit often nurtured here. The town maintains a deliberate pace, favoring quiet residential streets that transition into bustling, active centers of community interaction. Annual events and seasonal gatherings foster a cohesive atmosphere, reinforcing the unique identity that separates Highland Park from the sprawling grid of its neighbors.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The Francis Stupey Log Cabin (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 045° NE
Highland Park Parade Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 050° NE
Landmark Renaissance Cinema (Cinema) — 0.3 mi, 347° N
War Memorial (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 013° N
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 159° S
Foley'S Pond (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 220° SW
Larry Fink Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 190° S
The Magic Rock (Attraction) — 1.0 mi, 252° W
Large Narrow Horse (Public Artwork) — 1.4 mi, 142° SE
Fort Sheridan Bluff (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 003° N
Openlands Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 005° N
Lake Park Expansion (State Park) — 1.7 mi, 122° SE
Hybernia Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.0 mi, 292° W
Sensory Garden Arbor Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 2.5 mi, 168° S
Forest Way Grove (Nature Reserve) — 3.8 mi, 160° S
Allan Carr Theater (Theatre) — 4.6 mi, 342° N
Expression Gallery of Fine Art (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 337° NW
Matz Hall (Theatre) — 6.1 mi, 146° SE
Landmark at the Glen (Cinema) — 6.6 mi, 191° S
K1 Speed (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 257° W
Kenilworth Historical Society (Museum) — 7.8 mi, 147° SE
Light 1 (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 351° N
Light 2 (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 352° N
Alley Gallery (Gallery) — 11.0 mi, 147° SE
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 14.5 mi, 360° N
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 46.4 mi, 149° SE · 11k acres

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