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Hines Illinois Map

Explore Hines, 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 Hines, Illinois

How to Use This Hines, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.853642
Longitude	-87.839504
Population	17,000
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	60141
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Chicago

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About Hines, Illinois

Hines is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 17,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Hines is located at 41.8536°N, 87.8395°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60141.

Hines occupies a quiet stretch of land defined by the steady, measured influence of the Midwestern interior. It lies 1.7 miles northeast of La Grange Park, IL (from La Grange Park, IL: bearing 41°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Chicago. The landscape surrounding Hines remains largely flat, characterized by the expansive, open character of the regional plains. Just one mile away, the Des Plaines River winds through the terrain, providing a consistent, quiet movement of water across the soil. To the east, the distant silhouette of the Blue Island Ridge marks the horizon, offering a subtle variation in an otherwise level vista. Residents often walk through Miller Meadow, a local area that serves as a necessary, green relief from the surrounding grid of roads and infrastructure. Even in the fading light of a late autumn afternoon, the air here carries a distinct, crisp clarity that emphasizes the quiet endurance of the local topography.

Hines emerged from a history deeply tied to the development of regional medical and institutional infrastructure, which continues to shape its economic identity today. The local economy relies heavily on these large-scale facilities, providing a stable foundation for the workers who commute through the area each morning. While the industrial footprint of the region has shifted over the decades, the presence of these primary institutions ensures that Hines remains a functional, necessary node within the broader economy of the state. The architecture here reflects this pragmatic origin, favoring the solid, brick-heavy construction that defines much of the surrounding region. As the seasons cycle, the rhythm of work in Hines remains predictable and steady, mirroring the industrious nature of the nearby urban centers. The labor of the people here provides a grounded, essential service, maintaining the vital systems that keep the broader region in motion.

Cultural life in Hines is defined by a modest, neighborly character that prioritizes the daily requirements of its inhabitants over grand displays. Miller Meadow serves as the primary outdoor gathering space, where the changing colors of the trees offer a subtle, seasonal beauty to those who visit. While the area lacks the high-profile landmarks of a major metropolis, its proximity to larger intellectual and cultural hubs allows for a quiet, comfortable existence. Famous individuals associated with the broader regional history have occasionally passed through or influenced the development of the surrounding districts, yet Hines maintains a focus on the present. The local experience is quiet, marked by the simple, unadorned patterns of life in a Midwestern landscape. Even without the fame of more prominent locations, Hines possesses a distinct, unassuming integrity that defines its place in the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Miller Meadow (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 085° E
Riverside Golf Club (Park) — 0.4 mi, 127° SE
George Dilboy Memorial Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 359° N
Brookfield Prairie (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 177° S
Schuth's Grove (Nature Reserve) — 0.8 mi, 107° E
Callahan Grove (Nature Reserve) — 0.8 mi, 108° E
Commons Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 115° SE
Showmen's Rest (Monument) — 1.1 mi, 101° E
Grevy's Zebra (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 176° S
Addax (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 179° S
Przewalski's Horse (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 173° S
Bactrian Camel (Attraction) — 1.3 mi, 171° S
Zoo Woods (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 157° SE
Westchester Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 257° W
Golden Lion Tamarins Summer Treehouse (Viewpoint) — 1.4 mi, 181° S
The Chase Rock (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 268° W
Theodore Roosevelt Fountain Marker (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 168° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.8 mi, 140° SE
The Compassion Factory (Gallery) — 1.9 mi, 200° S
Riverside Historical Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 151° SE
Creative Minds Center of the Arts (Arts Centre) — 2.7 mi, 059° NE
La Grange Park Fire History Museum (Museum) — 2.7 mi, 219° SW
Nettie J. McKinnon Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 222° SW
La Grange Art League Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 212° SW
Wolf Road Prairie State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 254° W
The Actors Garden (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 067° NE
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 31.0 mi, 139° SE · 11k acres
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 32.5 mi, 196° S · 18k acres
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 37.2 mi, 002° N

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