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Roscoe Illinois Map

Explore Roscoe, 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 Roscoe, Illinois

How to Use This Roscoe, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.425559
Longitude	-89.009455
Population	10,983
Density	413.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	61073
Area Code	847, 224
County Seat	Rockford
School District	Hononegah Community High School District 207

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About Roscoe, Illinois

Roscoe is a locality in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 10,983. The population density is 413.1 people per km². Roscoe is located at 42.4256°N, 89.0095°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Roscoe is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 61073.

Roscoe emerges from the flat, fertile expanse of the northern Illinois landscape where the sky seems to stretch wider than the earth itself. It lies 4.8 miles north-northeast of Machesney Park, IL (from Machesney Park, IL: bearing 18°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south of Beloit. South Kinnikinnick Creek carves a quiet, persistent path through the terrain, its waters reflecting the shifting gray and gold of the Midwestern heavens. A few miles away, the quiet surface of Victoria Lake offers a stillness that defines the local horizon. Beyond the immediate reach of the creek, the sprawling greenery of Hononegah County Forest Preserve provides a dense, shaded sanctuary for those seeking the quietude of deep woods. On clear days, the distant silhouette of Lookout Point rises faintly against the horizon, anchoring the otherwise level view of the prairie.

Settlement in Roscoe grew from the necessity of harnessing the land, transforming early agricultural roots into a modern rhythm of commerce and enterprise. The local economy maintains a steady pulse, balancing the legacies of its farming heritage with the demands of contemporary logistics and light industry. Development tracks the changing seasons, as the cycle of corn and soybean cultivation dictates the pace of life for many in the region. Infrastructure follows the grid that defines so much of the surrounding territory, connecting the neighborhood to the broader flow of regional trade. This steady persistence of industry ensures that the character of Roscoe remains grounded in the tangible output of its workers and the productivity of its soil.

Cultural life in Roscoe finds its expression in the communal gatherings hosted at Leland Park, where the changing light at dusk often illuminates the simple geometry of the public space. Life here moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence that honors the traditions of the Midwest, favoring neighborly connection over the frenetic energy of larger urban centers. While the region remains largely defined by its own quiet identity, it shares in the broader cultural currents of the state. Notable individuals like the musician Rick Nielsen of the band Cheap Trick have deep associations with the area, grounding the local narrative in a legacy of creative recognition. Every event, from seasonal markets to local festivities, reinforces the sense of a place that understands its own value without needing to shout for attention.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Riverside Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 217° SW
Leland Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 157° SE
Burr Oak Road Prairie (Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 131° SE
Upper Rock 002-06 (State Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 137° SE
Ledges Golf Course (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 060° NE
Hononegah Forest Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 301° NW
Woodland Park Site (Local Recreation) — 3.0 mi, 289° W
Rock Cut State Park (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 179° S
Harlem Community Skatepark (Local Recreation) — 4.5 mi, 183° S
Carl and Myrna Nygren Wetland Preserve (Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 295° NW
Bunge Studio Theatre (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 348° N
Kresge Experimental Theatre (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 348° N
Wanda Hollensteiner Gallery (Gallery) — 5.4 mi, 348° N
Miles Music Center (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 349° N
Harmony Atlas (Public Artwork) — 7.7 mi, 169° S
Labyrinth (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 181° S
Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 185° S
Jefferson Prairie Settlement (Monument) — 8.8 mi, 058° NE
Extensive Wl Habitat - Sd (State Recreation Area) — 9.2 mi, 306° NW
Extensive Wl Habitat - Public Hunting Ground (State Conservation Area) — 9.2 mi, 306° NW
LZ Peace Memorial (Monument) — 10.1 mi, 174° S
Beckman Mill (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 306° NW
Home of Governor Harvey (Monument) — 10.7 mi, 019° N
Clark Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 10.8 mi, 183° S
Rockford Art Museum (Museum) — 11.0 mi, 202° S
Discovery Center Museum (Museum) — 11.0 mi, 202° S
Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum (Museum) — 11.1 mi, 128° SE
Conical Mound (Historic Ruins) — 11.2 mi, 202° S
Linear Mound (Historic Ruins) — 11.3 mi, 202° S
Tuttle Clarkson Natural Area (Nature Reserve) — 11.4 mi, 109° E

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