Oak Grove Illinois Map

About Oak Grove, Illinois

Oak Grove is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Oak Grove is located at 42.2964°N, 87.9167°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61264.

Oak Grove, a place where the land remembers its glacial past, unfolds across rolling terrain punctuated by the persistent green of oak woodlands and the softer hues of cultivated fields. It lies 4.4 miles west-south-west of North Chicago, IL (from North Chicago, IL: bearing 242°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-west of Waukegan. The air here carries the clean, crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch across the meadows. The sky, vast and often a brilliant cerulean, seems to press down with a gentle weight, imbuing the landscape with a sense of enduring quietude. Here, the land itself feels less like a canvas and more like a living entity, its contours shaped by forces both ancient and ongoing, a silent testament to seasons past and present. The history of Oak Grove is inextricably linked to the rich agricultural heritage of Lake County, a legacy evident in the sturdy farmhouses and sprawling fields that define its character. For generations, the fertile soil has sustained a local economy rooted in the bounty of the land, with farming and related enterprises forming the backbone of its sustenance. While the broader region has seen its share of development, Oak Grove retains a distinct sense of place, a quiet dignity that speaks of hard work and a deep connection to the earth. The occasional glint of sunlight on the distant surface of a hidden pond, or the murmur of wind through the leaves of mature oak trees, offers a subtle reminder of the natural beauty that underpins the everyday life of Oak Grove.

About This Oak Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Grove, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.296412, -87.91674. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Oak Grove and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Oak Grove includes the ZIP code (62618), telephone area code (312, 773, 847, 224), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Sherrard Community Unit School District 200). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oak Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.