Montrose Illinois Map

About Montrose, Illinois

Montrose is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Montrose is located at 41.9636°N, 87.7476°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62445.

Montrose, a Chicago neighborhood, unfolds with a distinct character shaped by its proximity to the vast, restless waters of Lake Michigan. It lies 4.8 miles south-east of Niles, IL (from Niles, IL: bearing 143°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-north-west of Chicago. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: the urban grid of streets and buildings gives way to expansive green spaces, most notably Montrose Beach and the adjacent Montrose Dunes Nature Preserve, a surprising pocket of wildness where wind-sculpted sand whispers tales of a forgotten shoreline. The air, especially on warmer days, carries the briny tang of the lake, a constant reminder of the immense water body that defines the eastern edge of this locality. Even within the residential blocks, the quality of light, filtering through mature trees or reflecting off the broad expanses of parkland, possesses a certain luminous depth, lending an almost ethereal glow to the late afternoon hours. This part of Chicago carries a rich, if sometimes understated, history. Once a significant recreational destination, drawing crowds to its beaches and amusement parks, Montrose has evolved, absorbing the ebb and flow of the city's development. The local economy, while no longer dominated by the amusement piers of yesteryear, is now a vibrant mix of residential life, small businesses catering to the neighborhood's diverse population, and institutions that draw people from across the city. The presence of Lincoln Park Zoo nearby, and the broader cultural attractions of the surrounding area, contribute to Montrose's identity as a place where urban convenience meets natural respite, a dynamic equilibrium maintained against the backdrop of the ever-present lake.

About This Montrose Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Montrose, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.963643, -87.747559. 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 Montrose and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Montrose includes the ZIP code (60630), telephone area code (312, 773, 217), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Dieterich Community Unit School District 30). 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 Montrose is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.