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Round Lake Beach Illinois Map

Explore Round Lake Beach, 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 Round Lake Beach, Illinois

How to Use This Round Lake Beach, Illinois Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Round Lake Beach, 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 Round Lake Beach.

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	Round Lake Beach
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Lake County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	42.382409
Longitude	-88.080689
Population	27,252
Density	2086.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60073
Area Code	312, 773
County Seat	Waukegan
School District	Round Lake Community Unit School District 116

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About Round Lake Beach, Illinois

Round Lake Beach is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 27,252. The population density is 2086.1 people per km². Round Lake Beach is located at 42.3824°N, 88.0807°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Round Lake Beach is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60073.

Round Lake Beach occupies a stretch of the Midwestern landscape where the horizon feels wide and the air carries the cool, damp breath of the surrounding plains. It lies 1.3 miles north of Round Lake, IL (from Round Lake, IL: bearing 8°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-northwest of Mundelein. The terrain is defined by the presence of Round Lake, which anchors the local topography and provides a quiet, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting Midwestern skies. While the region is inland, the atmosphere often holds a maritime quality, influenced by the presence of Stanton Bay just three miles away, which lends a sense of expansive water to the local geography. The landscape is marked by the modest elevation of Bald Knob, a feature that rises six miles away to break the otherwise flat, prairie-dotted horizon. Residents often find solace in the greenery of Highland Park, a local space that offers a reprieve from the grid, while the nearby Squaw Creek meanders through the landscape to offer a slow, rhythmic movement of water that defines the local drainage.

Settlement in Round Lake Beach emerged from the quiet expansion of the nineteenth-century frontier, as travelers and families sought out land that offered both soil for cultivation and proximity to the vital water sources of the region. The growth of Round Lake Beach was not marked by sudden booms but by a gradual accretion of homes and businesses that clustered around the shorelines and transportation arteries. Over time, the area transitioned from its agricultural roots into a residential identity, shaped by the steady arrival of families looking for stability. This history remains etched in the simple, functional architecture of the older neighborhoods and the way the streets radiate outward from the water, reflecting a desire to remain close to the natural features that first drew people to settle here.

Economic life in Round Lake Beach functions as part of the broader, industrious engine of the region, where retail centers and local services provide the essential infrastructure for daily existence. The proximity to transit lines allows for a steady flow of labor and goods, connecting Round Lake Beach to the larger commercial networks that define the state. While there are no major universities within its immediate borders, the populace is supported by a network of local schools that serve as the focal point for community development and civic engagement. The economy remains pragmatic, balancing the needs of a diverse, working population with the maintenance of public facilities and the steady, quiet work of keeping a neighborhood vibrant and operational through changing seasons.

Cultural life in Round Lake Beach finds its expression in the rhythms of the seasons, from the vibrant community gatherings during the warmer months to the hushed, gray stillness of winter. Major annual events bring the population together in public spaces like Highland Park, where the shared experience of music and food fosters a sense of local solidarity. Nature enthusiasts often travel the short distance to the Tamarack View Trail to observe the changing foliage, or look toward the distance where Cedar Island punctuates the water, offering a focal point for those who spend their weekends near the shore. While professional sports teams and national figures are usually centered in the distant urban hubs, the culture of Round Lake Beach is built on the quieter traditions of local involvement and the appreciation of the nearby natural landmarks that give the landscape its unique, unpretentious character.

Nearby Outdoor Places

North Shore Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 089° E
Cultural & Civic Center Of Round Lake Beach (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 067° NE
Orchard Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 358° N
Unknown Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 332° NW
Renwood Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 120° SE
Windance Acres Marsh (State Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 020° N
Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 092° E
Nippersink 1 (State Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 204° SW
Gavin Bog and Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 2.5 mi, 279° W
Fourth Lake Fen Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 2.8 mi, 063° NE
Grayslake Historical Museum (Museum) — 3.3 mi, 141° SE
Alex Lancaster Memorial Bench (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 227° SW
Perkowitz Art Studio (Gallery) — 3.7 mi, 140° SE
Chain O'Lakes State Park (State Park) — 4.9 mi, 316° NW
Eye of the Bog (Viewpoint) — 5.7 mi, 248° W
Volo Auto Museum Sign (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 227° SW
Gold Pyramid House (Attraction) — 7.4 mi, 073° E
Windy City Stage (Theatre) — 7.4 mi, 099° E
Hank Salemi Memorial (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 097° E
Mission Stage (Theatre) — 7.5 mi, 099° E
Legacy Museum (Museum) — 7.5 mi, 097° E
Wac-A-Mole (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 098° E
Liberty Ladder Climb (Attraction) — 7.5 mi, 098° E
Morraine Hills State Park (State Park) — 7.8 mi, 241° SW
M47 Tank (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 095° E
Round Entry Door (Public Artwork) — 8.5 mi, 153° SE
McHenry Downtown Theater (Cinema) — 9.9 mi, 255° W
Russell Military Museum (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 041° NE
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 12.9 mi, 297° NW · 638 acres

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