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North Chicago Illinois Map

Explore North Chicago, 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 North Chicago, Illinois

How to Use This North Chicago, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.316696
Longitude	-87.859201
Population	30,759
Density	1485.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	60064, 60086, 60088
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Waukegan
School District	North Chicago School District 187

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About North Chicago, Illinois

North Chicago is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 30,759. The population density is 1485.8 people per km². North Chicago is located at 42.3167°N, 87.8592°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. North Chicago is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 60064, 60086, 60088.

North Chicago stretches across a flat, windswept landscape that meets the expansive, slate-gray horizon of Lake Michigan. It lies 1.2 miles north-northeast of Great Lakes, IL (from Great Lakes, IL: bearing 22°T), and is situated 2.6 miles south of Waukegan. {}. The immediate terrain remains defined by the City Of North Chicago Open Space, where the land holds the quiet, damp chill of a northern climate. Pettibone Creek carves a thin, deliberate path through the earth, marking the subtle drainage of the plains toward the water. On clear days, the light catches the surface of Lake Michigan with a cold, metallic brilliance that seems to stretch into infinity. The air here carries a sharp, saline weight, a reminder of the proximity to the bustling activity of Waukegan Harbor just a few miles away.

North Chicago emerged as a center of industry and military infrastructure that fundamentally altered the character of the local economy. The presence of the Naval Station Great Lakes has long dictated the rhythm of daily life, drawing a steady tide of service members and their families to the region. Workers once filled the factories and manufacturing plants that lined the rail corridors, creating a legacy of labor that persists in the architecture of the older streets. While the heavy industrial footprint has faded, the local economy continues to pivot around the logistical demands of the base and its surrounding support services. The town retains a rugged, utilitarian spirit, shaped by decades of service and the persistent necessity of adaptation.

North Chicago carries a distinct cultural identity forged by the confluence of military discipline and a diverse, working-class population. The local landmarks are often utilitarian, reflecting a history where function superseded ornament, yet the pride of the residents remains visible in the well-tended yards and community spaces. Notable figures such as the iconic entertainer Jack Benny spent formative years in the region, absorbing the Midwestern cadence that would later define his humor. Community events frequently center on the shared heritage of the naval base, grounding the culture in a sense of duty and collective memory. Despite the pressures of modern transition, North Chicago maintains a stoic, unadorned grace that persists through the changing seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City Of North Chicago Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 291° W
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 276° W
Mcclory Trail (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 047° NE
Greenbelt Forest Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 002° N
Blair Woods (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 156° SE
Tangley Oaks Woods (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 169° S
Light 1 (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 116° SE
Lake Bluff Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 1.9 mi, 191° S
Light 2 (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 113° SE
Knollwood Club (Park) — 2.8 mi, 201° S
Edison Court Station on the North Shore Line (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 013° N
Roundout Train Robbery (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 216° SW
Veterans Memorial Plaza (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 022° N
Dandelion Art Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 027° NE
Finger Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 3.2 mi, 026° NE
Orlin Trapp Auditorium (Theatre) — 3.3 mi, 357° N
Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 027° NE
Middlefork Farm (Nature Reserve) — 4.1 mi, 197° S
Lake Carina Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.2 mi, 301° NW
Expression Gallery of Fine Art (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 168° S
Sprocket Rockets (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 313° NW
Snowshoe Saloon (Theatre) — 5.1 mi, 313° NW
Jack Benny Center For The Arts (Arts Centre) — 5.1 mi, 017° N
Liberty Ladder Climb (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 312° NW
Legacy Museum (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 314° NW
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 5.6 mi, 023° NE
Viewpoint and Fishing Stand (Viewpoint) — 7.0 mi, 229° SW
Chain O'Lakes State Park (State Park) — 16.8 mi, 299° NW
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.0 mi, 294° NW · 638 acres

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