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Niles Illinois Map

Explore Niles, 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 Niles, Illinois

How to Use This Niles, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.027862
Longitude	-87.809973
Population	30,912
Density	2040.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60714
Area Code	630, 331
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Maine Township High School District 207

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About Niles, Illinois

Niles is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 30,912. The population density is 2040.9 people per km². Niles is located at 42.0279°N, 87.8100°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Niles is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60714.

Niles possesses a geography defined by the steady, rhythmic persistence of the North Branch Chicago River as it cuts through the local terrain. It lies 1.8 miles southwest of Morton Grove, IL (from Morton Grove, IL: bearing 215°T), and is situated 6.0 miles west-southwest of Evanston. The land here unfolds in a modest, prairie-fed expanse, characterized by a flatness that feels as vast as the Midwestern sky. While the horizon is largely level, the distant slopes of Rogers Ridge provide a subtle, hazy silhouette against the evening light. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Park Lake offer a reflective surface that mirrors the changing seasons, while the nearby expanse of Kirk Lane Park provides a verdant corridor for the local wildlife. Even though the landscape is distinctly inland, a traveler might catch a fleeting scent of the air from Wilmette Harbor, reminding one that a larger, restless body of water waits just a few miles beyond the edge of the grid.

Niles emerged from the fertile soil of a region once dominated by agricultural enterprise, eventually transitioning into a center of commerce and light manufacturing. The early settlers favored the proximity to natural waterways, laying the foundation for a local economy that balances industrious activity with suburban stability. Over the decades, the character of the marketplace evolved from simple trade to a diverse collection of retail hubs and service-oriented firms that serve the surrounding grid. The steady hum of industry remains a constant presence, grounding the daily experience in a tradition of production and reliable labor. Beyond the immediate development, the regional landscape occasionally yields to the quietude of Elk Pasture, a reminder of the agrarian roots that once stretched across this entire portion of the state.

Niles carries a cultural identity that is both pragmatic and deeply communal, reflecting the diverse origins of those who have made it their home. The landscape is punctuated by the presence of the Leaning Tower of Niles, a notable landmark that draws the eye and invites quiet curiosity about its unique architectural lineage. Residents often gather for local seasonal festivals, where the atmosphere feels as familiar as a long-held conversation between neighbors. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of figures like the legendary comedian Jim Belushi, who spent his formative years in the region, adds a layer of creative energy to the local history. Whether one is walking through the open spaces of Kirk Lane Park or navigating the bustling streets, the spirit of the place is defined by a sense of permanence and a quiet, unadorned resilience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Oakton Manor Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 271° W
Undercover History (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 266° W
Miami Woods (Nature Reserve) — 0.7 mi, 078° E
Wetlands (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 131° SE
St. Paul Woods (Nature Reserve) — 1.1 mi, 095° E
Prairie View Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 035° NE
Clayton F. Smith Woods (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 142° SE
Iceland Skate (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 306° NW
World War I Memorial (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 193° S
Sidney R. Yates Flatwoods (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 139° SE
Edge of the Wood Theater (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 131° SE
Vietnam War Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 168° S
Gertrude & Walter E. Swanson Jr. Memorial Garden (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 130° SE
Iroquois Woods (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 245° SW
The Cafe at Glenview Park Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 2.7 mi, 349° N
Oil Lamp Theater (Theatre) — 3.1 mi, 010° N
Norwood Park Historical Society (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 167° S
Exploratorium (Museum) — 3.4 mi, 092° E
Museum of Hummels (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 228° SW
CMX Old Orchard Market (Cinema) — 3.7 mi, 057° NE
Landmark at the Glen (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 350° N
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 303° NW
1000 Gecs Tree (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 272° W
Schiller Woods Magic Water Pump (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 198° S
Chicago Ballet Center (Arts Centre) — 6.0 mi, 148° SE
Inside Out Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 6.0 mi, 148° SE
Lake Park Expansion (State Park) — 9.8 mi, 011° N
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 25.2 mi, 360° N
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 40.1 mi, 152° SE · 11k acres

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