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Northbrook Illinois Map

Explore Northbrook, 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 Northbrook, Illinois

How to Use This Northbrook, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.128745
Longitude	-87.835162
Population	35,222
Density	1027.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	62305, 60062
Area Code	217, 312, 773
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Northfield Township High School District 225

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About Northbrook, Illinois

Northbrook is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 35,222. The population density is 1027.1 people per km². Northbrook is located at 42.1287°N, 87.8352°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Northbrook is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 62305, 60062.

Northbrook emerges from the broad, flat expanse of the Illinois prairie as a place defined by the steady, quiet passage of the West Fork North Branch Chicago River. It lies 3.1 miles south-southeast of Deerfield, IL (from Deerfield, IL: bearing 165°T), and is situated 9.3 miles northwest of Evanston. The landscape remains largely level, a testament to the ancient, glacial retreat that leveled the earth into a fertile, dark-soiled plain. To the west, the horizon occasionally catches the faint, distant silhouette of Rogers Ridge, providing a sense of scale to the wide Midwestern sky. Residents often find respite in the local grounds of Village Green Park, which serves as a central clearing for the neighborhood’s daily movements. Citation Lake sits just two miles away, offering a calm, reflective surface that mirrors the changing colors of the seasons.

Northbrook grew from early agricultural roots into a modern center of commerce and professional industry. The local economy shifted over decades from the labor of the field to the precision of corporate offices and light manufacturing. This transition brought a steady rhythm to the streets, where the architecture of brick and limestone speaks to the enduring stability of the region. Even as the town evolved, the influence of its early settlers remains visible in the orderly grid that organizes the daily commute. The labor of those who built the local infrastructure continues to support a vibrant base of businesses that anchor the regional economy.

Northbrook maintains a distinct character that balances suburban growth with a deep respect for communal gathering spaces. Village Green Park often serves as the stage for summer concerts and holiday observances, drawing neighbors together under the heavy, humid air of a July evening. The town’s schools are recognized for their academic rigor, fostering a culture of achievement that has shaped the lives of many graduates. Among those who have called this place home is the legendary actor Charlton Heston, who spent his formative years within the region’s borders. Life here moves with a focused, deliberate pace, reflecting the quiet strength of a community that understands the value of its own history.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Techny Prairie Park And Fields (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 127° SE
Meadow Hill Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 106° E
Sportsman's Country Club (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 287° W
Green Acres Country Club (Park) — 1.5 mi, 063° NE
3105 Floral Drive Neighborhood (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 223° SW
Golf Course (Park) — 1.9 mi, 111° E
Trail Marker Tree (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 012° N
Dixon Prairie (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 067° NE
Canada Goose (Public Artwork) — 2.6 mi, 062° NE
Sensory Garden Arbor Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 2.6 mi, 063° NE
Lions Club (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 355° N
Landmark at the Glen (Cinema) — 2.8 mi, 169° S
Forest Way Grove (Nature Reserve) — 3.1 mi, 089° E
Allison Woods (Nature Reserve) — 3.1 mi, 232° SW
Kennicott's Grove (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 195° S
The Magic Rock (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 014° N
Lake Park Expansion (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 050° NE
Oil Lamp Theater (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 155° SE
Landmark Renaissance Cinema (Cinema) — 4.3 mi, 023° NE
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Attraction) — 5.2 mi, 216° SW
Matz Hall (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 105° E
K1 Speed (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 291° W
Kenilworth Historical Society (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 115° SE
1000 Gecs Tree (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 210° SW
Exploratorium (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 147° SE
Expression Gallery of Fine Art (Gallery) — 8.6 mi, 358° N
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 18.2 mi, 003° N
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 44.4 mi, 144° SE · 11k acres

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