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Northlake Illinois Map

Explore Northlake, 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 Northlake, Illinois

How to Use This Northlake, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.917253
Longitude	-87.895618
Population	12,840
Density	1560.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60164
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Leyden Community High School District 212

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About Northlake, Illinois

Northlake is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 12,840. The population density is 1560.9 people per km². Northlake is located at 41.9173°N, 87.8956°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Northlake is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60164.

Northlake occupies a flat, expansive stretch of the Midwestern interior where the horizon pulls the sky close to the earth. It lies 2.0 miles southwest of Franklin Park, IL (from Franklin Park, IL: bearing 231°T), and is situated 8.8 miles northwest of Cicero.

The ground here remains defined by its position within Kahl Park, an area that provides a quiet, protected green space amidst the suburban grid. Addison Creek winds its way through the landscape just one mile away, offering a subtle movement of water that cuts through the otherwise level terrain. To the west, the distant outline of Rogers Ridge marks the boundary of the horizon, while the verdant expanse of Busse Forest South sits nine miles away. On calm afternoons, the light catches the grass in Kahl Park, turning the fields into a muted tapestry of deep greens and soft, sun-bleached yellows. Travelers passing through Northlake notice how the openness of the plains creates a sense of profound, quiet clarity in the air.

Northlake emerged from the industrial expansion that defined the mid-century development of the region, evolving from open fields into a space of steady production. The local economy grew in tandem with the manufacturing hubs that utilized the proximity to rail lines and major transport arteries to move goods across the country. Small businesses and warehouses now anchor the streets, maintaining a rhythm of labor that has sustained the families here for generations. While the landscape lacks the dramatic elevation of Miller Meadow five miles to the south, the stability of the soil supported the rapid construction of residential blocks. The legacy of this growth remains visible in the sturdy, brick architecture that persists despite the shifting demands of modern trade. Residents often remark that the character of Northlake is forged in this balance between the quiet, orderly grid and the industrious spirit of its workforce.

Community life in Northlake centers on the shared experiences of neighborhood gatherings and the frequent use of local recreational facilities. The cultural identity of the area is grounded in a Midwestern pragmatism, where the changing seasons dictate the pace of outdoor activity and social engagement. During the warmer months, the proximity to Stonewort Pond provides a destination for those seeking a moment of stillness four miles from the center of the locality. While the region is largely defined by its mid-century heritage, the presence of long-term residents ensures that local traditions are passed down with care. The town maintains a humble, unpretentious atmosphere where the focus remains on the reliability of the daily routine and the strength of neighborly ties. Northlake functions as a testament to the quiet endurance of the people who call these plains their own, finding beauty in the consistent, predictable turn of the calendar.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Centerpoint Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 0.5 mi, 245° SW
Grant Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 229° SW
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 029° NE
Bywood Sportsman's Club (Park) — 1.3 mi, 271° W
River forest Country Club (Park) — 1.6 mi, 308° NW
Kiddieland (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 128° SE
Indian Boundary Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 060° NE
Burial Site of Josette Beaubien (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 052° NE
White Pines Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 2.8 mi, 305° NW
Elmhurst Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 239° SW
Fullerton Woods (Nature Reserve) — 3.1 mi, 083° E
Irving Park Road Canoe Landing (Nature Reserve) — 3.2 mi, 038° NE
Butterfield Park, Butterfield Park Recreation Building (State Recreation Area) — 3.3 mi, 207° SW
Bishop's Mausoleum (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 190° S
Schiller Woods Magic Water Pump (Attraction) — 3.6 mi, 048° NE
Fred Hampton (Public Artwork) — 3.7 mi, 125° SE
Al Capone's Gravesite (Attraction) — 3.8 mi, 188° S
Beyond Center Stage Performing Arts (Arts Centre) — 3.8 mi, 257° W
Old La Grange Road (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 171° S
Museum of Hummels (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 017° N
Creative Minds Center of the Arts (Arts Centre) — 6.0 mi, 120° SE
Stage Wright Theater (Theatre) — 6.2 mi, 063° NE
Addax (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 153° SE
The Compassion Factory (Gallery) — 6.6 mi, 160° S
La Grange Park Fire History Museum (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 170° S
The Music Garden (Theatre) — 6.7 mi, 117° SE
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 33.0 mi, 007° N
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 36.1 mi, 190° S · 18k acres
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 36.3 mi, 140° SE · 11k acres

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