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McHenry Illinois Map

Explore McHenry, 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 McHenry, Illinois

How to Use This McHenry, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.339504
Longitude	-88.29301
Population	27,135
Density	722.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	60050, 60051
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Woodstock
School District	McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15

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About McHenry, Illinois

McHenry is a locality in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 27,135. The population density is 722.6 people per km². McHenry is located at 42.3395°N, 88.2930°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. McHenry is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 60050, 60051.

McHenry emerges from the flat, expansive landscape of the Midwest where the horizon stretches wide and the sky holds a profound sense of scale. It lies 6.1 miles southwest of Fox Lake, IL (from Fox Lake, IL: bearing 224°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west-southwest of Round Lake Beach.

The Fox River carves a deliberate path through the terrain, serving as a defining artery that shapes the flow of daily life in McHenry. Beyond the paved streets, the Leather Leaf Bog Trail offers a quiet passage through the natural environment for those seeking a slower pace. Residents often look toward the distant presence of Bald Knob, which punctuates the horizon with a subtle, grounded silhouette. Tomahawk Lake sits a short distance away, reflecting the shifting colors of the prairie sky as the seasons transition. Within the immediate municipal boundaries, Knox Park provides a necessary expanse of green space where the air feels crisp and open.

Settlers arrived in the region to cultivate the fertile soil, establishing a foundation that balanced agricultural roots with the steady growth of local commerce. McHenry transitioned over time from a frontier outpost into a center for manufacturing and service industries that support the surrounding regional economy. Small-scale industrial ventures and retail businesses now occupy the spaces once dominated by open fields, creating a steady rhythm of work and trade. This economic evolution reflects the broader Midwestern pattern of adapting to new technologies while maintaining a connection to the fundamental utility of the land. The architecture of the older districts preserves a sense of durability, with structures built to withstand the intense cycles of the local climate.

Cultural life in McHenry centers on a communal spirit that finds expression in seasonal gatherings and local traditions held throughout the year. The community maintains a distinct character shaped by its Midwestern heritage, favoring straightforward interactions and a neighborly regard for the common good. While the area remains modest in its public profile, it provides a stable environment for those who value the quietude of inland living. Notable for his contribution to the American musical landscape, the actor and singer Burl Ives spent a portion of his life in the broader region, leaving a faint but enduring mark on the local cultural memory. Everyday existence here is defined by the changing light at dusk as it falls across the plains, casting long shadows that emphasize the expansive nature of the horizon.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Cold Springs Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 140° SE
Knox Park (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 128° SE
McHenry Downtown Theater (Cinema) — 1.4 mi, 076° E
Morraine Hills State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 133° SE
Stickney Run 2 (State Conservation Area) — 2.8 mi, 152° SE
Wetland Scenic View (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 132° SE
Stickney Run Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 142° SE
Boone Creek 1 (State Recreation Area) — 3.2 mi, 278° W
Harrison Benwell County Park (Local Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 325° NW
Bull Valley State Fish & Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.3 mi, 268° W
Boone Creek 3 (State Recreation Area) — 3.7 mi, 279° W
Horse Barn (Attraction) — 3.9 mi, 144° SE
Parker Fen Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.0 mi, 222° SW
Wonder Lake Bible Church (Monument) — 5.7 mi, 333° NW
Powers-Walker Historical Homestead (Museum) — 6.1 mi, 349° N
Volo Auto Museum Sign (Attraction) — 6.1 mi, 099° E
Helicopter (Monument) — 6.1 mi, 133° SE
Lost Valley Visitor Center (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 344° N
Cotton Creek Marsh Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 6.4 mi, 138° SE
Geoscene wall (Public Artwork) — 6.6 mi, 215° SW
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.6 mi, 344° N · 638 acres
South Street Railway Tunnel (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 257° W
Bill Murray Stepped Here (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 258° W
Woodstock Mural and Sculpture Garden (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 259° W
Woodstock Opera House (Theatre) — 8.1 mi, 258° W
Chain O'Lakes State Park (State Park) — 8.5 mi, 034° NE
Grayslake Historical Museum (Museum) — 12.9 mi, 088° E
Perkowitz Art Studio (Gallery) — 13.2 mi, 089° E
McHenry County Historical Society and Museum (Museum) — 14.6 mi, 241° SW

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