McGaw Park Illinois Map

About McGaw Park, Illinois

McGaw Park is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,200. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². McGaw Park is located at 40.4931°N, 88.9200°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60085.

McGaw Park unfurls across a gently rolling landscape, a verdant expanse where the manicured greens of its namesake park meet the broader agricultural tapestry of Lake County. It lies 3.9 miles east of Bloomington, IL (from Bloomington, IL: bearing 81°T), and is situated 4.0 miles east-south-east of Normal. Here, the sky seems to hold a particular clarity, a wide, blue dome that stretches from horizon to horizon, broken only by the occasional silhouette of an oak or the distant, hazy smudge of a windbreak. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy scent of tilled soil and ripening corn, a fragrance that speaks of the land's enduring bounty. Little streams, barely more than silver threads, meander through the fields, their banks fringed with willows that droop their verdant branches like weary sentinels. The history of this region is deeply entwined with the fertile earth, the land here having been shaped by generations of farmers who coaxed sustenance from its rich soil. While McGaw Park itself is a relatively modern development, its character is undeniably influenced by the surrounding agricultural economy, a landscape dotted with silos and barns that stand as quiet monuments to hard work. The nearby Fox River, a vital artery for centuries, still whispers tales of early settlements and the industries that once thrived along its banks, though today the pace of life in McGaw Park feels more attuned to the gentle rhythm of suburban living, a quiet hum of families and community. The park itself, with its open fields and playgrounds, serves as a modern heart for the area, a place where the legacy of the land meets the aspirations of its present inhabitants.

About This McGaw Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of McGaw Park, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.493141, -88.91999. 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 McGaw Park and Lake County.

Detailed location data for McGaw Park includes the ZIP code (61704), telephone area code (309, 312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment. 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 McGaw Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.