McCook Illinois Map

About McCook, Illinois

McCook is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 268. The population density is 44.2 people per km². McCook is located at 41.7978°N, 87.8448°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60525.

McCook lies in a broad, flat expanse, where the land seems to hold its breath under an expansive sky. It lies 4.5 miles south-west of Berwyn, IL (from Berwyn, IL: bearing 216°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-west of Cicero. The terrain here is a gentle, nearly imperceptible gradient, a subtle tilt towards unseen waters, and the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, dry scent, a whisper of the open fields that once dominated this landscape. Streetlights begin to glow, casting pools of warm light onto asphalt that has seen countless seasons, and the distant hum of traffic from the major arteries is a constant, low thrum against the quiet of residential streets lined with modest homes, each with its own small patch of green. Originally a crossroads for agricultural pursuits, McCook’s character was shaped by the fertile soil of Cook County and its proximity to developing transportation networks. The region's economy, once heavily reliant on farming and later on industrial ventures that capitalized on its strategic location, now reflects a more diversified approach, with logistics and service industries playing significant roles. The very ground remembers the passage of early settlers and the industrial boom that followed, a history subtly present in the older brick structures that still stand, weathering the elements with quiet resilience. The rhythm of McCook is one of steady progress, a place where the past informs the present without overwhelming it, and where the changing light of day paints the familiar streets with a fresh, enduring beauty.

About This McCook Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of McCook, 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 McCook and Cook County.

Detailed location data for McCook includes the ZIP code (60525), telephone area code (708), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Lyons Township High School District 204). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct McCook is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.