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Lyons Illinois Map

Explore Lyons, 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 Lyons, Illinois

How to Use This Lyons, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.813365
Longitude	-87.818113
Population	10,817
Density	1892.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60534
Area Code	708
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Lyons School District 103

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About Lyons, Illinois

Lyons is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 10,817. The population density is 1892.4 people per km². Lyons is located at 41.8134°N, 87.8181°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Lyons is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60534.

Lyons occupies a stretch of land defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Des Plaines River, which marks the edge of the local landscape. It lies 1.8 miles north-northwest of Summit, IL (from Summit, IL: bearing 347°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-southwest of Chicago. The terrain here remains low and level, giving way to the soft, expansive quiet of the Plank Road Meadow just a mile away. To the north, the County Forest Preserve offers a deep, shaded canopy, while the nearby waters of Lake Ida provide a place of stillness in the afternoon sun. On clear days, the silhouette of Players Hill rises five miles out, a modest elevation against the wide sky. The air here holds the salt-tinged promise of the coastal influence found fourteen miles away, carrying a faint, rhythmic reminder of the distant tides.

Lyons grew from the practical necessities of trade and travel, establishing itself as a vital point of movement along the riverbanks. Early industry took root in the fertile soil and accessible waterways, eventually fostering a local economy that balanced manufacturing with the steady pace of regional commerce. The residents of Lyons have long maintained a pragmatic approach to their work, honoring the labor of those who built the warehouses and businesses that define the streetscape. Even as the decades have shifted the focus of the economy, the underlying resilience of the trade remains visible in the architecture and the layout of the streets. This persistence of purpose provides the foundation for the daily life of the people, who continue to shape the character of the place through their commitment to the local economy.

Amelia Park serves as the central gathering point for the people of Lyons, providing a space where the rhythm of the day slows down under the canopy of mature trees. The cultural spirit of the area is often expressed through seasonal events that bring neighbors together, reflecting a quiet pride in their shared surroundings. While the area avoids the clamor of larger, more famous centers, it remains a place where the local history is felt in the steady, unassuming interactions of its citizens. Notable figures have occasionally emerged from this backdrop, though the true essence of the place is found in the daily habits of those who call it home. The interplay of light over the nearby waterways and the open, accessible fields creates a unique atmosphere that remains distinct and grounded.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ottawa Trail Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 089° E
Unnamed Central Zone Site (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 334° NW
Indian Gardens Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 332° NW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 215° SW
Red-headed Woodpecker (Public Artwork) — 1.0 mi, 360° N
Riverside Historical Museum (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 354° N
Zoo Woods (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 339° N
Bennet's Wallaby (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 332° NW
Red Panda (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 332° NW
Cannon Memorial (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 297° NW
Reindeer (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 333° NW
Parakeet (Attraction) — 1.4 mi, 331° NW
Dulphin Underwater Viewing (Viewpoint) — 1.5 mi, 336° NW
Ehlert Park F-86 Sabre Korean Veterans Monument (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 263° W
Theodore Roosevelt Fountain Marker (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 330° NW
The Compassion Factory (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 299° NW
Riverside Golf Club (Park) — 2.1 mi, 353° N
Callahan Grove (Nature Reserve) — 2.5 mi, 353° N
Schuth's Grove (Nature Reserve) — 2.6 mi, 353° N
La Grange Art League Gallery (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 271° W
La Grange Park Fire History Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 283° W
Jedlica Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 3.0 mi, 076° E
Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.1 mi, 270° W
Thai Culture Center (Arts Centre) — 4.2 mi, 165° S
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 28.2 mi, 137° SE · 11k acres
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 30.2 mi, 200° S · 18k acres
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 40.0 mi, 000° N

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