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Island Lake Illinois Map

Explore Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, Illinois

How to Use This Island Lake, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.276134
Longitude	-88.192027
Population	8,051
Density	928.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60042
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Waukegan
School District	Wauconda Community Unit School District 118

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About Island Lake, Illinois

Island Lake is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,051. The population density is 928.5 people per km². Island Lake is located at 42.2761°N, 88.1920°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Island Lake is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60042.

Island Lake emerges from the flat, expansive Midwestern terrain where the horizon stretches wide under a vast, pale sky. It lies 2.9 miles west-northwest of Wauconda, IL (from Wauconda, IL: bearing 294°T), and is situated 8.4 miles southwest of Round Lake Beach. Cotton Creek meanders through the landscape, carving a quiet path that defines the local topography and sustains the greenery nearby. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Eastway Park, a local area that provides a simple, direct connection to the surrounding prairie. While Mount Moriah rises in the distance as a faint silhouette on the horizon, the immediate ground remains steady and level. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and seasonal change, marking the quiet passage of time across the plains.

Island Lake carries the legacy of modest Midwestern development, growing slowly alongside the regional expansion of commerce and industry. The local economy relies on a blend of small-scale enterprise and service sectors that support the daily needs of those living in the vicinity. Many travelers passing through recognize the industrious spirit that once defined the early settlements built upon these plains. While large-scale manufacturing remains distant, the local workforce contributes to the broader economic vitality of the region. The rhythm of Island Lake is dictated by the steady, pragmatic pace of the working day, far removed from the frenetic energy of the larger urban centers nearby.

Cultural life in Island Lake centers on the connections formed in schools and common gathering spots, where the community gathers for local festivities and seasonal events. Those who explore the outdoors often visit the nearby Lake Defiance Trail, which offers a path for walking through the quiet, inland woods. Bangs Lake provides a familiar point of reference for residents seeking a place of reflection, its waters mirroring the changing colors of the seasons. While few globally recognized figures claim these streets as their origin, the people here maintain a grounded character shaped by the honest, unadorned landscape. The spirit of the area remains firmly rooted in the simple, enduring values of the Midwest.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Converse Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 174° S
Water Tower Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 270° W
Helicopter (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 287° W
The Land Conservancy Of Mchenry County Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 199° S
Cotton Creek Marsh Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 1.0 mi, 244° SW
Bates Fen Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 237° SW
Silver Creek (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 237° SW
Black Crown Marsh State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 349° N
Morraine Hills State Park (State Park) — 2.5 mi, 328° NW
Fel-Pro RRR 1 (State Recreation Area) — 2.9 mi, 214° SW
Hickory Grove Riverfront (Nature Reserve) — 3.0 mi, 196° S
Horse Barn (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 292° W
Black Tern Marsh Viewing Platform Form (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 310° NW
Fel-Pro RRR 3 (State Recreation Area) — 3.3 mi, 225° SW
Volo Auto Museum Sign (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 014° N
1995 Fox River Grove Bus–train Collision Memorial (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 193° S
Bettendorf Castle (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 192° S
Alex Lancaster Memorial Bench (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 032° NE
McHenry Downtown Theater (Cinema) — 6.1 mi, 321° NW
Mack Manor - Christmas/Halloween Display (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 199° S
Alumni Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 7.2 mi, 249° W
Catlow Movie Theater (Cinema) — 8.9 mi, 161° S
Grayslake Historical Museum (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 058° NE
Perkowitz Art Studio (Gallery) — 9.3 mi, 061° NE
Chain O'Lakes State Park (State Park) — 10.5 mi, 008° N
Birds of prey (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 11.2 mi, 173° S
Powers-Walker Historical Homestead (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 328° NW
Former Carpentersville Dam (Historic Ruins) — 12.3 mi, 205° SW
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.7 mi, 329° NW · 638 acres

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