Explore Midlothian, 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 Midlothian, 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 Midlothian.
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 | Midlothian |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 41.625312 |
| Longitude | -87.717549 |
| Population | 14,325 |
| Density | 1962.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 60445 |
| Area Code | 708 |
| County Seat | Chicago |
| School District | Bremen Community High School District 228 |
Midlothian emerges from the flat, industrious horizon of the Illinois prairie, defined by the quiet passage of Midlothian Creek as it winds through the local terrain. It lies 2.1 miles northeast of Oak Forest, IL (from Oak Forest, IL: bearing 41°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east of Orland Park. The air here holds a crisp, Midwestern clarity, carrying the scent of seasonal change across the open, expansive land. Roesner Park serves as a central point of local life, offering a green expanse where the sky feels vast and unencumbered by the shadow of Players Hill, which remains a distant, silent spectator on the horizon. Although Midlothian maintains a modest distance from the Calumet Sag Channel, the region shares in the atmospheric influence of a coastal proximity, where the light at dusk reflects a pale, harbor-gray quality against the clouds. Beyond the immediate boundaries, the landscape opens toward the Elizabeth A Conkey Forest and the low, subtle depressions of Kickapoo Meadows, grounding the geography in a quiet, deliberate earthiness.
Midlothian grew from the steady, rhythmic expansion of the rail lines that once pulsed through the heart of the region, shaping the way people moved and worked. The local economy evolved from early agricultural roots into a mosaic of small-scale industry and service-oriented commerce that mirrors the industrious spirit of the surrounding plains. Men and women once found purpose in the manufacturing trades that anchored the regional economy, establishing a tradition of labor that persists in the quiet tenacity of the current business climate. Residents look toward the nearby waters of Lake Calumet as a reminder of the industrial heritage that once moved raw materials across the great Midwestern expanse. Today, the economic character of Midlothian is defined by a pragmatic, persistent work ethic that values stability and the slow, consistent growth of a neighborhood built to last.
Midlothian maintains a cultural identity rooted in the sturdy values of the Midwest, where the pace of daily life is measured by the changing colors of the leaves and the reliable turn of the seasons. The community gathers for local events that celebrate a shared history, fostering a sense of belonging that feels as solid as the brick-and-limestone architecture characterizing the older streets. Notable figures such as the musician and performer Bill Murray have connections to the broader regional history, bringing a touch of cultural recognition to the area’s quiet suburban narrative. Landmarks within Midlothian stand as understated markers of time, offering a sense of permanence in a world that often feels in constant motion. Life here moves with a thoughtful, unhurried cadence, allowing the genuine character of the people to shine through the simple, everyday interactions that define the local experience.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Midlothian, Illinois. Coordinates: 41.625312, -87.717549. 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 Midlothian includes the ZIP code (60445), telephone area code (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. |