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Round Lake Illinois Map

Explore Round Lake, 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, Illinois

How to Use This Round Lake, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	42.343181
Longitude	-88.102099
Population	18,721
Density	1300.7 /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, Illinois

Round Lake is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 18,721. The population density is 1300.7 people per km². Round Lake is located at 42.3432°N, 88.1021°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Round Lake is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60073.

Round Lake defines the character of the northern Illinois landscape where the currents of Squaw Creek carve a narrow, winding path through the local terrain. It lies 1.3 miles south of Round Lake Beach, IL (from Round Lake Beach, IL: bearing 188°T), and is situated 7.7 miles northwest of Mundelein. The moisture in the air often carries a faint, salt-tinged memory of distant tides, reminding observers that Round Lake sits only twenty-three miles from the open coastline. Residents often venture toward the waters of Stanton Bay to watch the light change over the horizon, while the local geography remains grounded by the quiet presence of Round Lake itself. To the west, the distant profile of Bald Knob rises slightly against the sky, providing a fixed point for those navigating the flat, expansive fields. The soil here holds the persistent, heavy dampness of a region defined by its proximity to water and the slow, rhythmic movement of the earth.

Agriculture and the steady expansion of regional commerce have long shaped the day-to-day life of those who labor in Round Lake. Early settlers recognized the utility of the fertile ground and the nearby waterways, establishing an economy that transitioned from agrarian roots to the multifaceted industries seen today. The proximity to industrial corridors allows the people of Round Lake to participate in a broader Midwestern network of trade and production. Workers often travel toward the Gurnee Woods Forest Preserve for a moment of quiet, though the local economy remains anchored by the industrious spirit of its residents. Daily life here moves with the precision of a clock, mirroring the steady output of the small businesses and manufacturing sectors that sustain the local population.

Cedar Valley Park provides a central gathering space where the cultural life of Round Lake finds its most authentic expression. Neighbors congregate under the wide, unencumbered sky to celebrate seasonal changes, often reflecting on the history of the families who first worked this land. While the pace of life is deliberate, the Tamarack View Trail offers a path for reflection that leads travelers toward the deeper, more secluded stretches of the landscape. Those seeking the company of the water frequently look toward Cedar Island, which rests in the distance as a silent sentinel of the region. The cultural identity of Round Lake remains tied to these specific landmarks, ensuring that the stories of the past continue to inform the quiet, persistent progress of the present.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Nippersink 1 (State Conservation Area) — locality lies within
Nippersink 7 (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.3 mi, 252° W
Kestrel Ridge 2 (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.7 mi, 274° W
Fairfield Park (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 327° NW
Harts Woods Park / Aquatic Center / Nature Museum (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 001° N
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 054° NE
Village Of Hainesville Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 074° E
Alex Lancaster Memorial Bench (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 282° W
Renwood Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 050° NE
Grayslake Historical Museum (Museum) — 3.2 mi, 087° E
Gavin Bog and Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 3.4 mi, 336° NW
Volo Auto Museum Sign (Attraction) — 3.4 mi, 249° W
Perkowitz Art Studio (Gallery) — 3.5 mi, 092° E
Volo Bog (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 270° W
Eye of the Bog (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 278° W
Fourth Lake Fen Forest Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.4 mi, 042° NE
Morraine Hills State Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 259° W
Chain O'Lakes State Park (State Park) — 6.5 mi, 335° NW
Helicopter (Monument) — 6.9 mi, 230° SW
Round Entry Door (Public Artwork) — 7.0 mi, 134° SE
Horse Barn (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 245° SW
McHenry Downtown Theater (Cinema) — 8.4 mi, 271° W
Cook Park Playground (Monument) — 8.4 mi, 117° SE
Windy City Stage (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 079° E
Mission Stage (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 079° E
Wac-A-Mole (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 079° E
Liberty Ladder Climb (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 079° E
Legacy Museum (Museum) — 8.7 mi, 078° E
Powers-Walker Historical Homestead (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 298° NW
Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.4 mi, 309° NW · 638 acres

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