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Morton Grove Illinois Map

Explore Morton Grove, 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 Morton Grove, Illinois

How to Use This Morton Grove, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.040585
Longitude	-87.782562
Population	25,297
Density	1919.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60053
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Niles Township Community High School District 219

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About Morton Grove, Illinois

Morton Grove is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 25,297. The population density is 1919.7 people per km². Morton Grove is located at 42.0406°N, 87.7826°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Morton Grove is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60053.

Morton Grove unfolds across a landscape defined by the steady, quiet passage of the North Branch Chicago River, which carves a path through the terrain. It lies 1.8 miles northeast of Niles, IL (from Niles, IL: bearing 35°T), and is situated 4.7 miles west of Evanston. The land here remains largely level, a product of the long prairie that once stretched toward an infinite horizon, now punctuated by residential gardens and the quiet shade of mature trees. To the west, the distant elevation of Rogers Ridge offers a subtle break in the skyline, while the nearby Park Lake provides a still, reflective basin that catches the changing light of the seasons. Harrer Park serves as the central green lung of Morton Grove, offering open space where the air feels crisp and grounded against the backdrop of an inland climate. Even at eighteen miles from the nearest open coastline, the atmospheric pressure often carries a heavy, humid weight, reminiscent of the air moving inland from Wilmette Harbor.

Morton Grove began as a modest settlement that grew in tandem with the expansion of the rail lines, drawing those who sought a life rooted in industry and steady labor. The early economy favored the development of greenhouses and floral cultivation, turning the local soil into a productive engine for the region’s floral markets. Over time, the character of the local industry shifted toward manufacturing and commercial enterprise, maintaining a pragmatic focus that has long defined the rhythm of daily work. The transition from agrarian roots to a diverse professional landscape reflects the resilient nature of the people who settled here, valuing stability and the measured growth of their businesses. Even amidst modern development, the memory of those early, industrious years remains, grounding the identity of Morton Grove in a history of tangible, hard-won progress.

Cultural life in Morton Grove centers on a sense of community that values both privacy and the shared experience of neighborhood life. Residents often gather at the local library or community centers to discuss matters of town interest, fostering a character that is thoughtful, reserved, and deeply familiar. While the area is not defined by grand monuments, the presence of the North Branch Chicago River provides a natural focal point for walking paths and quiet contemplation during the golden hour. The town has been home to notable figures such as the renowned actor Paul Lynde, whose contributions to entertainment remain a point of recognized interest for many. Events held throughout the year, particularly in the warmer months, bring a lively energy to the public spaces, momentarily breaking the usual quietude. This balance between a deliberate, unhurried pace and a commitment to civic engagement gives the local culture its particular, understated appeal.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Harrer Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 360° N
Linne Woods (Nature Reserve) — 0.1 mi, 290° W
St. Paul Woods (Nature Reserve) — 0.3 mi, 226° SW
Statue of Liberty (Public Artwork) — 0.5 mi, 039° NE
Prairie View Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 272° W
Skokie Tennis Center (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 111° E
Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 119° SE
Wetlands (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 204° SW
Holocaust Memorial (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 128° SE
World War II Memorial (Monument) — 1.8 mi, 125° SE
Evanston Golf Club (Park) — 1.8 mi, 090° E
CMX Old Orchard Market (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 056° NE
Exploratorium (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 117° SE
Oil Lamp Theater (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 338° N
Westmoreland Country Club (Park) — 2.5 mi, 049° NE
Sidney R. Yates Flatwoods (State Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 178° S
Edge of the Wood Theater (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 168° S
The Cafe at Glenview Park Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 2.6 mi, 313° NW
Landmark at the Glen (Cinema) — 3.9 mi, 327° NW
Norwood Park Historical Society (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 190° S
Kenilworth Historical Society (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 047° NE
Professional Building (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 106° E
Chloes House in the Middle of Howard (Historic House / Palace) — 5.1 mi, 096° E
Alley Gallery (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 083° E
The Galleria in Evanston (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 084° E
Perspective Group and Photography Gallery (Gallery) — 5.2 mi, 089° E
Lake Park Expansion (State Park) — 8.8 mi, 003° N
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 24.3 mi, 358° N
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 37.9 mi, 142° SE · 11k acres

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