Knollwood Illinois Map

About Knollwood, Illinois

Knollwood is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,864. The population density is 1217.5 people per km². Knollwood is located at 42.2861°N, 87.8856°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60044.

Knollwood unfolds across a landscape gently sculpted by glacial retreat, where the land rises and falls in subtle swells, hinting at the immense forces that shaped it. It lies 3.5 miles south-west of North Chicago, IL (from North Chicago, IL: bearing 220°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-south-west of Waukegan. The terrain here is a mosaic of mature woodlands, their canopies a deep, resonant green in the summer months, interspersed with open fields that catch the late afternoon sun like burnished gold. Small, meandering streams, their waters cool and clear, weave through the topography, their banks often softened by a fringe of willow and alder. The air carries the clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the natural world that still holds sway in this corner of Lake County. Even in the heart of Knollwood, the quiet hum of cicadas can sometimes be heard, a subtle counterpoint to the distant murmur of traffic. The story of Knollwood is one of gradual settlement, a slow unfolding from agricultural roots into a more suburban character, yet retaining vestiges of its past. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of open land, established farms and homesteads, their presence now echoed in the names of some of the older streets. While industry has largely moved on, the legacy of its agricultural heritage can still be felt in the surrounding countryside, where pockets of farmland persist, a testament to the enduring connection to the earth. Today, Knollwood’s economy is primarily driven by its role as a residential community, a place where families have put down roots, drawn by the blend of natural beauty and convenient access to larger metropolitan areas. The local parks and preserved green spaces serve as anchors, drawing people together for picnics and quiet contemplation, fostering a sense of shared stewardship for the land.

About This Knollwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Knollwood, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.286134, -87.885628. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Knollwood and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Knollwood includes the ZIP code (62684), telephone area code (217, 312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Knollwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.