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River Grove Illinois Map

Explore River Grove, 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 River Grove, Illinois

How to Use This River Grove, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.924277
Longitude	-87.837934
Population	10,612
Density	1713.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	61109, 60171
Area Code	847, 224, 312, 773
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Leyden Community High School District 212

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About River Grove, Illinois

River Grove is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 10,612. The population density is 1713.6 people per km². River Grove is located at 41.9243°N, 87.8379°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. River Grove is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 61109, 60171.

River Grove maintains a sturdy posture upon the flat, expansive plains that define this reach of the Midwest. It lies 1.4 miles west-northwest of Elmwood Park, IL (from Elmwood Park, IL: bearing 283°T), and is situated 7.0 miles northwest of Cicero. The Des Plaines River traces a quiet, persistent path through the local landscape, serving as a constant companion to the rhythm of the streets. Beyond the developed residential blocks, the terrain opens into the modest expanse of Shelton Field, offering a patch of green that anchors the immediate horizon. To the west, the subtle rise of Rogers Ridge creates a faint, distant serration against the sky at dusk. The air here holds the clean, crisp weight of an inland climate, far removed from the volatility of any coast.

River Grove grew from the steady labor of those who recognized the utility of the rail lines and the proximity of the river corridor. Early settlement patterns followed the tracks, establishing an economy rooted in small-scale manufacturing and the vital logistics of a growing regional hub. Today, the local industry remains tethered to these pragmatic foundations, valuing efficiency and the reliable movement of goods across the prairie. The brick-and-limestone architecture throughout the neighborhood reflects a mid-century commitment to permanence and simple utility. Residents continue to balance the demands of modern employment with the enduring, quiet stability of a place that knows its own worth.

Cultural character in River Grove manifests in the unpretentious gatherings at local parks and the shared quietude of autumn afternoons. The proximity of Miller Meadow provides a necessary breath of open space, while Schiller Pond offers a still, reflective surface that catches the orange light of the setting sun. While the pace of life remains measured, the community values its connectivity to the broader region, maintaining a distinct identity defined by its specific geography. Notable individuals like the musician Dennis DeYoung have roots in the broader region, adding a faint thread of recognition to the local narrative. Life here moves with the steady, predictable grace of a place that prefers substance over spectacle.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Fullerton Woods (Nature Reserve) — 0.1 mi, 136° SE
Jerome Huppert Woods (Nature Reserve) — 0.3 mi, 126° SE
Trumbell Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 247° SW
Kiddieland Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 180° S
Indian Boundary Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 326° NW
Burial Site of Josette Beaubien (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 326° NW
Thatcher Woods Prairie (Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 173° S
Sister Benita Newhouse, O.P. (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 154° SE
Sistie’s Garden (Monument) — 1.6 mi, 154° SE
Pool On Pacific (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 300° NW
Schiller Woods Magic Water Pump (Attraction) — 1.9 mi, 351° N
Michael Cimbalo Fitness Center and Museum (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 215° SW
Cougar Pride (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 139° SE
Ridgemoor Country Club (Park) — 3.3 mi, 039° NE
Stage Wright Theater (Theatre) — 3.5 mi, 047° NE
Creative Minds Center of the Arts (Arts Centre) — 4.1 mi, 147° SE
Miller Meadow (Local Conservation Area) — 4.1 mi, 177° S
Norwood Park Historical Society (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 028° NE
The Music Garden (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 140° SE
Museum of Hummels (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 344° N
Rico Music & Art (Arts Centre) — 5.0 mi, 067° NE
National Veterans Art Museum (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 066° NE
Bishop's Mausoleum (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 222° SW
Al Capone's Gravesite (Attraction) — 5.5 mi, 220° SW
Night Club (Gallery) — 5.8 mi, 078° E
Old La Grange Road (Viewpoint) — 5.9 mi, 202° S
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 32.3 mi, 002° N
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 34.8 mi, 144° SE · 11k acres
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 37.2 mi, 194° S · 18k acres

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