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Northfield Illinois Map

Explore Northfield, 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 Northfield, Illinois

How to Use This Northfield, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.102968
Longitude	-87.777376
Population	5,751
Density	687.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	60435, 60093
Area Code	708, 312, 773
County Seat	Chicago
School District	New Trier Township High School District 203

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About Northfield, Illinois

Northfield is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,751. The population density is 687.5 people per km². Northfield is located at 42.1030°N, 87.7774°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Northfield is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 60435, 60093.

Northfield occupies a landscape defined by the persistent, winding presence of the North Branch Chicago River. It lies 2.1 miles north of Glenview, IL (from Glenview, IL: bearing 10°T), and is situated 6.2 miles northwest of Evanston. The terrain spreads across a flat, fertile expanse where the horizon feels vast and open, punctuated only by the quiet growth of suburban life. Residents often look toward the gentle rise of Rogers Ridge on the horizon, a subtle break in the otherwise level topography. The nearby Skokie Lagoons provide a sanctuary for waterfowl and quiet reflection, their waters reflecting the shifting gray and blue of the Midwestern sky. Willow Park serves as a local focal point for outdoor activity, grounding the neighborhood in a space of shared green.

Northfield emerged from its early agricultural roots to become a place of steady, quiet industry and refined residential growth. Over time, the local economy transitioned from the rhythms of the field to the professional enterprises that now define the surrounding corporate corridors. Small businesses and service-oriented firms maintain the professional pulse of Northfield, keeping the daily pace orderly and deliberate. The legacy of these industrious beginnings remains visible in the thoughtful layout of the streets and the preservation of open spaces. While the economy has modernized, the connection to the land persists, as if the soil still remembers the harvest cycles of a century ago.

Cultural life in Northfield finds expression in the careful stewardship of its parks and the quiet dignity of its architecture. Notable landmarks are marked by a simplicity of design that favors function and harmony with the environment, reflecting a community that values understated permanence. The proximity of Wilmette Harbor brings a coastal sensibility to the air, carrying the faint, bracing scent of the water toward the inland neighborhoods during the cooler months. The filmmaker John Hughes famously captured the spirit of this region, drawing upon the local vernacular to shape his iconic stories of youth. Residents gather for local events that celebrate the seasonal shifts, finding a sense of belonging in the familiar transition from the heat of summer to the crisp, clear onset of autumn.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Willow Park (Local Park) — locality lies within
Erickson Woods (Nature Reserve) — 0.6 mi, 099° E
Golf Course (Park) — 0.7 mi, 293° NW
Winnetka Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 080° E
Fox Meadow Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 274° W
Tower Road Boat Launch (Nature Reserve) — 0.9 mi, 008° N
Skokie Playfields (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 083° E
Blue Star Memorial Highway (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 178° S
Indian Hill Golf Club (Park) — 2.0 mi, 116° SE
Matz Hall (Theatre) — 2.3 mi, 081° E
Oil Lamp Theater (Theatre) — 2.4 mi, 209° SW
Henry Demarest Lloyd (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 072° E
1965/7/25 Mlk Visit (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 087° E
Glenview Bear (Public Artwork) — 2.5 mi, 217° SW
Landmark at the Glen (Cinema) — 2.6 mi, 247° SW
Sensory Garden Arbor Viewpoint (Viewpoint) — 3.0 mi, 348° N
Kenilworth Historical Society (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 109° E
CMX Old Orchard Market (Cinema) — 3.5 mi, 155° SE
Kennicott's Grove (State Conservation Area) — 4.0 mi, 251° W
Lake Park Expansion (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 003° N
The Magic Rock (Attraction) — 5.6 mi, 337° NW
Exploratorium (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 162° S
Alley Gallery (Gallery) — 6.1 mi, 127° SE
The Galleria in Evanston (Gallery) — 6.2 mi, 128° SE
The Block Museum of Art (Arts Centre) — 6.4 mi, 123° SE
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Attraction) — 6.5 mi, 249° W
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 20.0 mi, 356° N
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 41.2 mi, 146° SE · 11k acres

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