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Pontiac Illinois Map

Explore Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, Illinois

How to Use This Pontiac, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	40.889253
Longitude	-88.641399
Population	11,150
Density	513.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	62208, 61764
Area Code	217, 309
County Seat	Pontiac
School District	Pontiac Community Consolidated School District 429

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About Pontiac, Illinois

Pontiac is a locality in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 11,150. The population density is 513.6 people per km². Pontiac is located at 40.8893°N, 88.6414°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Pontiac is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 62208, 61764.

Pontiac emerges from the expansive, fertile plains of the Midwest as a singular point of human endeavor defined by the steady, quiet presence of the Vermilion River. It lies 19.7 miles south-southeast of Streator, IL (from Streator, IL: bearing 147°T), and is situated 18.2 miles southwest of Dwight. The landscape surrounding Pontiac extends in a vast, flat horizon of corn and soybean fields, where the quality of light at dusk transforms the earth into a deep, bruised gold. To the north, the waters of Dwight Lions Lake offer a calm respite, while the distant, subtle prominence of Smiths Mound provides a rare vertical break in the otherwise level topography. Humiston-Riverside Park serves as the central green artery, allowing the flora of the region to thrive right against the water’s edge. The air here carries the scent of rich soil and distant weather, a reminder that Pontiac remains firmly anchored in the heart of the inland prairie.

Settlement in Pontiac followed the natural logic of the river, which provided both a primitive thoroughfare and a vital resource for the early agricultural economy. Over the decades, the local industry transitioned from simple trade to a more complex manufacturing base, anchoring the regional economy in metalwork and commerce. The brick-and-limestone architecture of the downtown district reflects a period of industrious growth, where the storefronts were built to endure the shifting winds of the seasons. Farmers and laborers alike have long contributed to a culture of self-reliance, ensuring that the local markets remain tethered to the cycles of the harvest. Today, Pontiac maintains this legacy by balancing its industrial roots with a modern sensibility that respects the labor of those who came before.

The cultural character of Pontiac is defined by a deep-seated appreciation for the open road and the preservation of mid-century aesthetics. Notable landmarks like the Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum draw travelers who seek to understand the romanticism of the American highway. Every year, local events bring the populace together to celebrate the heritage of the town, filling the streets with a rhythmic energy that contrasts with the silence of the surrounding fields. Among those who have walked these streets, the legendary jazz musician Bud Freeman stands out as a figure who carried the spirit of his upbringing into the wider world of high art. The people of Pontiac continue to foster a sense of continuity, recognizing that their everyday lives are part of a long, unfolding narrative of Midwestern resilience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ladd School Subway (Attraction) — 0.5 mi, 160° S
Fell Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 156° SE
Humiston-Riverside Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 157° SE
Pontiac Fairground (Local Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 271° W
Route 66 Association Hall of Fame & Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 132° SE
Livingston County War Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 131° SE
Pontiac - Oakland Museum and Resource Center (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 138° SE
Humiston Woods Nature Center (Private Recreation) — 4.4 mi, 314° NW
Standard Oil Gas Station (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 037° NE
Dwight Country Club (Local Recreation) — 15.7 mi, 032° NE
Memory Lane (Attraction) — 18.4 mi, 204° SW
ATSF Depot (Attraction) — 18.8 mi, 329° NW
Engle Lane Theater (Theatre) — 18.9 mi, 324° NW
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 18.9 mi, 328° NW
Reuben G. Soderstrom (Public Artwork) — 19.1 mi, 328° NW
Mohr Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 19.7 mi, 211° SW
Merwin Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 20.2 mi, 216° SW
Pluto Monument (Monument) — 20.5 mi, 330° NW
Project XV Museum (Museum) — 22.2 mi, 242° SW
Twin Groves Wind Farm Lookout (Viewpoint) — 28.3 mi, 187° S
Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail (State Recreation Area) — 29.9 mi, 005° N
Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall (Monument) — 30.3 mi, 353° N
Student Art Gallery (Gallery) — 31.5 mi, 207° SW
Arrowsmith Battle Ground (Registered Battlefield) — 31.6 mi, 175° S
Matthiessen State Park (State Park) — 31.8 mi, 322° NW
Stroud Auditorium (Theatre) — 31.8 mi, 216° SW
University Galleries (Gallery) — 31.9 mi, 215° SW
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 39.5 mi, 290° W · 13k acres
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 40.0 mi, 033° NE · 18k acres
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 75.5 mi, 055° NE · 11k acres

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