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Lemont Illinois Map

Explore Lemont, 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 Lemont, Illinois

How to Use This Lemont, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.667328
Longitude	-87.984411
Population	17,629
Density	818.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60439
Area Code	708
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Lemont Township High School District 210

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About Lemont, Illinois

Lemont is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 17,629. The population density is 818.0 people per km². Lemont is located at 41.6673°N, 87.9844°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Lemont is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60439.

Lemont reveals its character through the enduring presence of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, which cuts a quiet, industrial artery through the local limestone landscape. It lies 3.8 miles east-southeast of Bolingbrook, IL (from Bolingbrook, IL: bearing 117°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west-northwest of Orland Park.

The surrounding terrain is defined by the subtle, uneven topography of the inland plains, where the light at dusk catches the gray stone facades of older buildings. Residents often walk the Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail, a path that traces the history of human movement across this flat, fertile stretch of the Midwest. Beyond the immediate reach of the canal, the Black Partridge Forest Preserve offers a dense canopy of foliage that shifts color with the turning seasons. Legion Park provides an open expanse for the community, serving as a central point for those who wish to observe the quiet transition of the afternoon. Bruce Lake, resting a short distance away, adds a reflective quality to the surrounding geography, grounding the area in a steady, inland rhythm.

Lemont grew into its present form through the extraction of its signature dolomite limestone, a stone that has fortified structures far beyond the village borders. This material, hauled away by boat and later by rail, built the bedrock of the local economy and defined the early labor that settled here. While the heavy industry of the past has evolved, the legacy of the canal remains a visible reminder of how the movement of goods shaped the local streets. Modern commerce has since diversified, yet the town retains a grounded, industrious feel that respects its origins in quarrying and trade. The atmosphere suggests a place that is still actively working, balancing the steady hum of commerce against the stillness of the surrounding woods.

Cultural life in Lemont is defined by a deep sense of continuity, where historical landmarks serve as anchors for contemporary life. The architecture of the downtown district reflects a time when master stonemasons left their mark on every corner, creating a distinct aesthetic that remains well-preserved today. Local events gather people under the broad, open sky, fostering a shared experience that feels both personal and enduring. While the area is modest in its presentation, it has been the home of figures such as the musician and performer Bill Murray, whose roots here speak to the quiet, creative potential of the region. Life in Lemont moves with a deliberate, measured pace, allowing the long history of the plains to inform the daily habits of those who live there.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Covington North Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 121° SE
Waterfall Glen (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 348° N
Centennial Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 240° SW
Des Plaines River Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 1.8 mi, 001° N
Wood Ridge 1 (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 314° NW
Cap Sauers Holdings Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 093° E
Balancing Beam (Public Artwork) — 2.8 mi, 007° N
Sagawau Canyon (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 059° NE
Nuclear Energy Exhibition Hall (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 358° N
ZGS Piston (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 005° N
Chicago Pile 1 Site A (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 057° NE
IPIC Theaters (Cinema) — 4.6 mi, 319° NW
Romeoville Prairie Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.6 mi, 253° W
Chicago Pile 1 Plot M (Monument) — 4.7 mi, 054° NE
Tampier Lake (Nature Reserve) — 4.7 mi, 104° E
Hollywood Blvd Cinema (Cinema) — 5.9 mi, 343° N
3rd Floor Gallery (Gallery) — 6.5 mi, 216° SW
Illinois & Michigan Canal Museum (Museum) — 6.5 mi, 215° SW
Philip Lynch Theatre (Theatre) — 6.5 mi, 230° SW
Neil Carey Arena (Stadium) — 6.6 mi, 230° SW
Illinois State Museum-Lockport Gallery (Gallery) — 6.7 mi, 215° SW
Willow Springs Historical Society (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 051° NE
McDonald Farm (Museum) — 8.9 mi, 293° NW
12-752 Gallery (Gallery) — 9.1 mi, 010° N
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 18.4 mi, 185° S · 18k acres
Silver Springs (State Park) — 27.3 mi, 266° W
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 29.8 mi, 111° E · 11k acres

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