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Inverness Illinois Map

Explore Inverness, 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 Inverness, Illinois

How to Use This Inverness, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.118082
Longitude	-88.096186
Population	7,616
Density	450.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60010
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15

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About Inverness, Illinois

Inverness is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,616. The population density is 450.0 people per km². Inverness is located at 42.1181°N, 88.0962°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Inverness is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60010.

Inverness holds a quiet dignity within the vast, flat expanses of the Midwestern landscape. It lies 3.2 miles southeast of Barrington, IL (from Barrington, IL: bearing 140°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north of Schaumburg. The terrain surrounding Inverness reveals itself through broad, open plains and subtle shifts in elevation, where the light at dusk stretches long shadows across the grass. Water moves through the landscape with purpose, as Salt Creek winds its way just one mile from the center, carving a path through the earth. Residents often wander toward the peaceful edges of Deer Lake, which sits only two miles away, offering a reflective surface that mirrors the changing color of the prairie sky. The land remains defined by the protected quietude of Maggie Rogers Park, a space that preserves the natural character of the environment against the encroachment of modern development.

Inverness emerged from a vision of expansive, intentional living, moving away from dense urban clusters to prioritize space and privacy. The local economy reflects a professional, suburban character, shaped by those who have built careers within the larger regional network while maintaining a residence in this serene environment. History here feels less like a series of dramatic events and more like the steady accumulation of quiet, deliberate choices made by families and planners. Industrial activity remains distant, allowing the atmosphere of Inverness to stay focused on residential stability and the preservation of large, wooded lots. The rhythm of daily life follows the pulse of the changing seasons, as the cycle of planting and harvest in the wider region influences the feel of the autumn air.

Culture in Inverness favors a measured pace, where neighbors value the privacy afforded by the generous layout of the grounds. The area serves as a sanctuary for those who seek to balance active professional lives with the stillness of a landscape that feels removed from the frantic energy of the city. While the region is home to many, it remains a place where the individual's presence is defined by the stewardship of their own corner of the prairie. Notable local landmarks are found in the intentional preservation of open space, ensuring that the character of the land remains the primary feature for all who reside here. The spirit of Inverness is perhaps best captured in the way the morning mist clings to the trees, a simple, recurring reminder of the natural world’s persistent hold on this patch of earth.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Golf Course (Park) — 0.5 mi, 093° E
Colony Nature Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 261° W
Westbury Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 203° SW
South Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 168° S
Margreth Riemer Reservoir (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 097° E
Deer Grove West Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 1.8 mi, 024° NE
Paul Douglas Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 195° S
Deer Grove Forest Preserve - West (Nature Reserve) — 2.3 mi, 040° NE
Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 354° N
Catlow Movie Theater (Cinema) — 3.3 mi, 320° NW
Garden Gate (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 138° SE
Unknown Author Stone (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 138° SE
Birds of prey (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 3.5 mi, 267° W
Observatory (Museum) — 3.8 mi, 183° S
Two Steel Dolphins (Public Artwork) — 4.2 mi, 171° S
Motorola Retirees Memorial (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 149° SE
The Improv (Theatre) — 5.8 mi, 149° SE
Bird Observatory (Viewpoint) — 5.8 mi, 002° N
Metropolis Theater (Theatre) — 6.2 mi, 113° SE
Legoland Discovery Center Chicago (Theme Park) — 6.3 mi, 150° SE
Bettendorf Castle (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 311° NW
Mack Manor - Christmas/Halloween Display (Attraction) — 8.5 mi, 305° NW
K1 Speed (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 071° E
Schaumburg on Stage (Arts Centre) — 8.7 mi, 182° S
Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas (Cinema) — 8.8 mi, 081° E
Morraine Hills State Park (State Park) — 14.5 mi, 334° NW
Chain O'Lakes State Park (State Park) — 21.6 mi, 351° N

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