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Highwood Illinois Map

Explore Highwood, 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 Highwood, Illinois

How to Use This Highwood, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.199747
Longitude	-87.809234
Population	5,074
Density	2717.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60040
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Waukegan
School District	North Shore School District 112

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About Highwood, Illinois

Highwood is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,074. The population density is 2717.2 people per km². Highwood is located at 42.1997°N, 87.8092°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Highwood is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60040.

Highwood maintains a distinct presence upon the flat, fertile plains of the upper Midwest where the horizon stretches wide and unencumbered. It lies 1.3 miles north-northwest of Highland Park, IL (from Highland Park, IL: bearing 340°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north of Glenview. The landscape surrounding Highwood remains defined by the presence of the Skokie River, which winds through the verdant landscape just one mile away. Residents often find respite in the local greenery of Burtis-Summit Park, an accessible space that anchors the immediate vicinity. Though Rogers Ridge stands fifteen miles away as a distant silhouette, the local terrain remains largely level, shaped by the glacial legacy of the region. During the autumn months, the quality of light at dusk softens the edges of the neighborhood, casting long, amber shadows across the quiet streets.

Highwood traces its foundations to the influx of laborers and families who recognized the potential of this inland corridor for transit and trade. The local economy evolved from its early roots into a vibrant hub where small-scale enterprise and service industries flourish alongside a steady residential base. While the industrial fervor of the past has quieted, the town retains a pragmatic spirit, emphasizing local commerce that serves the daily needs of those who dwell here. Many inhabitants commute to larger centers, yet they return to the specific, enduring character that defines Highwood as an independent entity. This balance between industrious history and modern stability provides a firm foundation for the people who call the area home.

Highwood possesses a cultural identity shaped by its diverse heritage, which remains visible in the culinary traditions and community gatherings that animate the calendar. The town serves as a gathering point for local festivities, often centered around public squares where the rhythm of everyday life feels deliberate and grounded. Notable landmarks include the historic structures that line the main thoroughfares, reflecting the architectural preferences of earlier decades. While famous figures may occasionally pass through, the true essence of Highwood lies in its consistent, unpretentious atmosphere that honors the legacy of its settlers. Visitors who walk these streets observe a community that values its traditions, ensuring that the local spirit remains both accessible and authentic to those who reside here.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 002° N
Fort Sheridan Bluff (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 050° NE
Western Avenue Ball Field (Local Recreation) — 0.5 mi, 306° NW
Openlands Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 048° NE
Sunset Woods Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 177° S
Skokie River Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 269° W
Landmark Renaissance Cinema (Cinema) — 1.0 mi, 158° S
War Memorial (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 151° SE
Danny Cunniff Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 290° W
The Francis Stupey Log Cabin (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 151° SE
Hybernia Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 1.5 mi, 251° W
Highmoor Park Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 258° W
The Magic Rock (Attraction) — 1.6 mi, 199° S
Large Narrow Horse (Public Artwork) — 2.7 mi, 150° SE
Lake Park Expansion (State Park) — 2.8 mi, 139° SE
Allan Carr Theater (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 343° N
Sensory Garden Arbor Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 3.8 mi, 165° S
Expression Gallery of Fine Art (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 336° NW
Florsheim Park Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.7 mi, 281° W
Marriott Theatre (Theatre) — 5.9 mi, 268° W
K1 Speed (Attraction) — 7.2 mi, 246° SW
Light 1 (Attraction) — 7.3 mi, 353° N
Light 2 (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 354° N
Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas (Cinema) — 7.4 mi, 234° SW
Kenilworth Historical Society (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 149° SE
Dandelion Art Gallery (Gallery) — 11.0 mi, 354° N
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 13.3 mi, 360° N

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