Explore Markham, 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 Markham, 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 Markham.
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 | Markham |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.600036 |
| Longitude | -87.690455 |
| Population | 11,661 |
| Density | 833.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 62628, 60428 |
| Area Code | 217, 708 |
| County Seat | Chicago |
| School District | Bremen Community High School District 228 |
Markham occupies a flat, expansive stretch of the Midwestern landscape where the sky seems to hold a particular weight and clarity at the end of a long day. It lies 1.5 miles north of Hazel Crest, IL (from Hazel Crest, IL: bearing 359°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-southeast of Orland Park. The terrain here feels defined by the nearby, quiet flow of Prairie Creek, which serves as a modest pulse for the local ecosystem. To the west, the distant horizon is occasionally punctuated by the subtle, elevated rise of Blue Island Ridge, providing a rare topographical variation in an otherwise level vista. Residents often find solace in the open spaces of Markham Memorial Park, a grounding presence that anchors the community’s shared outdoor life. The proximity to the serene waters of Lake Victory, only five miles away, offers a cool respite from the heat of the summer months.
Markham emerged from the industrious spirit of the region, evolving through the decades as the local economy shifted from early agricultural roots toward a more diverse industrial identity. The influence of the nearby Turning Basin Number 5 has historically shaped the logistical patterns of the area, connecting the local labor force to larger, bustling networks of commerce and trade. Factories and specialized service hubs have long provided the structural backbone for the working people who define the character of the streets. Beyond the heavy machinery and warehouses, the proximity to the lush, verdant expanse of the Elizabeth A Conkey Forest suggests a community that has learned to balance the demands of industry with a respect for the surrounding natural world. Even within the quiet corners of Kickapoo Meadows, one can sense the lingering remnants of an older, agrarian era that once dictated the pace of local life.
Markham carries a distinct cultural weight, reflected in the steady, resilient rhythm of its neighborhoods and the pride taken in its civic identity. Local gatherings often center on the communal spaces found in Markham Memorial Park, where the shared experience of changing seasons fosters a deep sense of belonging among long-term residents. The town has been home to notable figures like the professional athlete Dwyane Wade, whose early years here contribute to the local narrative of perseverance and achievement. Throughout the year, community events celebrate the diversity of the population, creating a tapestry of traditions that feel uniquely suited to this specific corner of the map. As evening light catches the brick facades and wide avenues, there is an unmistakable sense of a place that remains deeply rooted in its own history while continuing to look forward.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Markham, Illinois. Coordinates: 41.600036, -87.690455. 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 Markham includes the ZIP code (62628, 60428), telephone area code (217, 708), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Bremen Community High School District 228).
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. |