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Manteno Illinois Map

Explore Manteno, 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 Manteno, Illinois

How to Use This Manteno, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.24785
Longitude	-87.844308
Population	9,210
Density	665.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60950
Area Code	630, 331
County Seat	Kankakee
School District	Manteno Community Unit School District 5

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About Manteno, Illinois

Manteno is a locality in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,210. The population density is 665.4 people per km². Manteno is located at 41.2478°N, 87.8443°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Manteno is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60950.

Manteno maintains a quiet presence upon the flat, expansive plains that define this portion of the Midwestern landscape. It lies 7.0 miles north-northeast of Bourbonnais, IL (from Bourbonnais, IL: bearing 21°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north of Kankakee. The South Branch Rock Creek carves a subtle, winding path through the local terrain, offering a slow movement of water that mirrors the steady pace of the surroundings. Residents often look toward the distant horizon where the faint, hazy silhouette of Sand Ridge (historic) suggests a geography far removed from these fertile fields. Lake Manteno sits just a short distance away, its surface frequently reflecting the vast, changing colors of the Illinois sky at dusk. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie preserves a sense of the original, wilder character of the region.

Manteno traces its origins back to the mid-nineteenth century when the arrival of the railroad transformed the prairie into a hub for agricultural commerce. The local economy shifted from early reliance on farming to a broader industrial base, drawing strength from the accessibility of the rail lines. Grain elevators and warehouses once dominated the skyline, serving as monuments to the steady output of corn and soybeans that still color the surrounding fields today. Modern enterprise continues to utilize the infrastructure laid down by earlier generations, maintaining a connection to the town's industrious roots. The rhythm of daily life remains tethered to this legacy of productivity, where the industrious spirit of the past informs the current climate of local business and development.

Manteno fosters a sense of community that finds its expression in the simple, shared spaces like Legion Park, where neighbors gather during the warmer months. These public grounds provide a necessary focal point for local events, marking the passage of seasons with festivals and quiet afternoon gatherings. While the pace of life remains unpretentious, the area has seen its share of notable individuals, including the acclaimed author and poet Carl Sandburg, who spent formative years in this general region. The architecture of the older districts displays a preference for sturdy brick and limestone, materials that have weathered decades of Midwestern winters with grace. A distinct character emerges from the interplay of these enduring structures and the vast, open sky that hangs over every street corner.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Heritage Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 179° S
Legacy Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 359° N
Hickory Creek Preserve 5 (Local Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 318° NW
Hickory Creek Preserve 4 (Local Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 321° NW
Kankakee River State Park (State Conservation Area) — 7.0 mi, 213° SW
Chief Shauwanasee Memorial (Monument) — 7.3 mi, 254° W
Monument Honoring Fallen Police Officers and Firefighters of Kankakee County (Monument) — 8.9 mi, 185° S
Flag Memorial (Monument) — 8.9 mi, 185° S
Kankakee County Museum (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 191° S
Monee Reservoir (State Recreation Area) — 10.6 mi, 021° N
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 12.1 mi, 309° NW · 18k acres
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie (State Conservation Area) — 12.9 mi, 316° NW
Field Rotation (Public Artwork) — 15.2 mi, 026° NE
Wilmington Historical Society Building (Museum) — 16.2 mi, 285° W
Gemini Giant (Attraction) — 16.4 mi, 284° W
Kankakee Sands Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 17.1 mi, 273° W
The Grainery Building (Attraction) — 17.4 mi, 359° N
Hitts Siding Prairie Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 17.4 mi, 282° W
Schmuhl School (Attraction) — 18.7 mi, 347° N
Elvis (Attraction) — 19.0 mi, 274° W
Braidwood Area Historical Society (Museum) — 19.4 mi, 274° W
Union Street Gallery (Gallery) — 20.7 mi, 031° NE
Kankakee National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.7 mi, 136° SE · 132 acres
Old Zion Museum (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 008° N
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 (Museum) — 23.0 mi, 328° NW
Illinois State Museum-Lockport Gallery (Gallery) — 26.0 mi, 335° NW
3rd Floor Gallery (Gallery) — 26.2 mi, 335° NW
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (Marine Protected Area) — 27.1 mi, 047° NE
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 27.4 mi, 049° NE · 11k acres
Silver Springs (State Park) — 43.1 mi, 306° NW

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