Long Lake Illinois Map
Long Lake, Illinois — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Long Lake, Lake County.
Interactive Map of Long Lake, Illinois
| City | Long Lake |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 42.370855 |
| Longitude | -88.127583 |
| Population | 3,307 |
| Density | 1053.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Long Lake, Illinois
Long Lake is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,307. The population density is 1053.2 people per km². Long Lake is located at 42.3709°N, 88.1276°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60073.
Long Lake lies in a basin sculpted by the receding glaciers, a broad expanse of water reflecting the vast Illinois sky. It lies 1.9 miles west of Round Lake Beach, IL (from Round Lake Beach, IL: bearing 268°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-west of Mundelein. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, embrace its shores, their slopes a patchwork of verdant pastures and stands of mature oak and maple. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and the subtle sweetness of wild grasses, particularly in the late afternoon when the light begins to slant, casting long shadows across the undulating terrain. The water itself, a deep, tranquil blue, holds a quiet stillness, broken only by the occasional splash of a jumping fish or the distant, plaintive call of a heron. The history of Long Lake is tied to the rich agricultural heritage of this region, with farms that have been passed down through generations dotting the surrounding countryside, their barns weathered and strong against the elements. Once, this land was a vital artery for commerce, traversed by those seeking opportunity, and remnants of that past can still be glimpsed in the old farmsteads and the quiet dignity of the older homes. Today, the local economy thrives on a blend of agriculture and the steady, unhurried pace of life that draws those seeking respite from busier locales. The lake itself remains the heart of Long Lake, a cherished natural feature that offers a constant invitation to explore its watery depths and enjoy the simple pleasures of lakeside living.
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About This Long Lake Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Long Lake, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Long Lake and Lake County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Long Lake is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Long Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
