Explore Lincolnshire, 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.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lincolnshire, 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 Lincolnshire.
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 | Lincolnshire |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.196518 |
| Longitude | -87.917737 |
| Population | 7,940 |
| Density | 672.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 60417, 60069 |
| Area Code | 708, 312, 773 |
| County Seat | Waukegan |
| School District | Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 |
Lincolnshire anchors itself upon a landscape where the Des Plaines River serves as a quiet, central artery for the surrounding plains. It lies 3.5 miles west-northwest of Deerfield, IL (from Deerfield, IL: bearing 292°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-northeast of Arlington Heights. The earth here maintains a steady, level composure, offering a wide expanse of sky that changes color with the shifting seasons. Within the immediate vicinity, the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area provides a sanctuary of woodlands and trails that preserve the original character of the region. This land feels ancient and deliberate, unburdened by the jagged profiles of distant peaks or the presence of any large, restless bodies of water. Even in the stillness of a summer evening, the ground holds the memory of a vast, flat horizon that defines the inland character of Lincolnshire.
Industry and commerce have shaped the development of Lincolnshire, evolving from early agricultural roots into a modern center for corporate headquarters and professional services. Many global firms have established their operations here, drawn by the accessible infrastructure that connects the region to broader Midwestern markets. The local economy relies on a blend of technology, healthcare, and administrative enterprises that sustain a stable and industrious pace. While the fields once yielded traditional crops, the current landscape is marked by carefully planned office parks and residential spaces that reflect a long history of thoughtful expansion. Lincolnshire continues to cultivate a professional environment that balances contemporary business needs with the preservation of its quiet, inland identity.
Cultural life in Lincolnshire is defined by an emphasis on education and the preservation of natural spaces that invite reflection. Residents gather at local venues for seasonal events, finding a sense of community that values both privacy and shared engagement. The proximity to the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area allows for an appreciation of native flora and fauna, grounding the daily experience in a tangible connection to the environment. While the area is not defined by the fame of individuals, it is shaped by those who value a disciplined, orderly approach to living. Lincolnshire maintains a measured rhythm, where the quietude of the surroundings serves as a backdrop for a life lived with purpose and clear intention.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lincolnshire, Illinois. Coordinates: 42.196518, -87.917737. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Lincolnshire includes the ZIP code (60417, 60069), telephone area code (708, 312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |