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Skokie Illinois Map

Explore Skokie, 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 Skokie, Illinois

How to Use This Skokie, Illinois Map

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

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.

CitySkokie
StateIllinois (IL)
CountyCook County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude42.033364
Longitude-87.733393
Population67,824
Density2602.0 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Codes60076, 60077
Area Code312, 773
County SeatChicago
School DistrictNiles Township Community High School District 219

About Skokie, Illinois

Skokie is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 67,824. The population density is 2602.0 people per km². Skokie is located at 42.0334°N, 87.7334°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Skokie is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 60076, 60077.

Skokie emerges as a flat, expansive plateau of Midwestern earth, defined by the quiet persistence of its grid and the steady influence of the great interior plains. It lies 2.0 miles north of Lincolnwood, IL (from Lincolnwood, IL: bearing 355°T), and is situated 2.3 miles west-southwest of Evanston. The land maintains a gentle, deliberate posture, positioned roughly sixteen miles from the nearest open coastline, where the air holds a faint, bracing salinity reminiscent of the sea. Residents often look toward the horizon to catch the silhouette of Rogers Ridge, a subtle rise that breaks the monotony of the sky three miles away. The local terrain is tempered by the presence of the North Shore Channel, a narrow, deliberate waterway that carves a path through the landscape just one mile from the center of activity. While the vast expanse of Lake Michigan lies three miles to the east, the immediate surroundings are anchored by the lush, manicured expanses of the Evanston Golf Club, which serves as a green lung for the neighborhood.

Skokie traces its origins to the early settlement patterns of the region, evolving from a modest farming community into a robust center of industry and migration. The history of Skokie is marked by a steady influx of families seeking stability, transforming the landscape from open prairie into a dense, interconnected web of residential streets and civic spaces. Throughout the decades, the area has absorbed waves of cultural influence, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and architectural variety that speaks to the ambitions of those who first broke the soil. The town grew in tandem with the rapid expansion of nearby industrial hubs, yet it maintained a distinct identity that prioritized steady development over volatile boom cycles. This evolution reflects the broader Midwestern transition from agrarian roots to a sophisticated, suburban landscape defined by its brick-and-limestone character.

Economic vitality in Skokie is anchored by a diverse array of professional sectors, ranging from advanced medical research and pharmaceutical manufacturing to a sprawling, modern retail landscape. The infrastructure facilitates a seamless flow of goods and people, supported by efficient transportation corridors that link the local workforce to the broader regional economy. While Skokie does not host its own major university, the proximity to world-class academic institutions fosters a culture of lifelong learning and intellectual engagement among its residents. The local economy benefits from a blend of corporate headquarters and small-scale enterprise, ensuring that the daily pulse of commerce remains steady. Infrastructure projects are managed with an eye toward longevity, ensuring that the streets and utilities support the growing needs of a population that values both efficiency and accessibility.

Cultural expression in Skokie finds its voice in the vibrant diversity of its residents and the variety of annual celebrations that mark the passing seasons. The local social life is characterized by professional dedication and a strong commitment to community-led festivals, which draw visitors to enjoy local music, art, and culinary offerings. While major professional sports teams occupy the larger stadiums of the nearby metropolis, Skokie maintains a deep-seated enthusiasm for youth and college athletics, which serve as a rallying point for families on crisp autumn evenings. Landmarks throughout the area, including historic theaters and public installations, offer a sense of place that is both unique and enduring. The atmosphere is one of quiet progress, where the quality of light at dusk illuminates the brick facades and creates a sense of belonging for those who traverse the neighborhood streets.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Evanston Golf Club (Park) — 0.1 mi, 360° N
  • Oakton Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 224° SW
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 0.7 mi, 225° SW
  • Exploratorium (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 226° SW
  • Emily Oaks Nature Center (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 212° SW
  • Skokie Tennis Center (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 269° W
  • Skokie Sports Park (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 124° SE
  • North Shore Sculpture Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 092° E
  • Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 257° W
  • World War II Memorial (Monument) — 1.2 mi, 245° SW
  • Trunnion II (Public Artwork) — 1.3 mi, 068° E
  • Dance Center Evanston (Theatre) — 1.7 mi, 075° E
  • CMX Old Orchard Market (Cinema) — 1.8 mi, 334° NW
  • Westmoreland Country Club (Park) — 2.0 mi, 000° N
  • Calvin R. Sutker Grove (Nature Reserve) — 2.2 mi, 316° NW
  • Harms Woods-South (Nature Reserve) — 2.5 mi, 314° NW
  • West Ridge Redbox Building (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 113° SE
  • Professional Building (Historic Ruins) — 2.6 mi, 112° E
  • Chloes House in the Middle of Howard (Historic House / Palace) — 2.6 mi, 091° E
  • AMC Evanston 12 (Cinema) — 2.7 mi, 067° NE
  • Perspective Group and Photography Gallery (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 078° E
  • Folkworks Gallery (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 078° E
  • Alley Gallery (Gallery) — 2.8 mi, 067° NE
  • Evanston History Center (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 078° E
  • The Block Museum of Art (Arts Centre) — 3.4 mi, 067° NE
  • Lake Park Expansion (State Park) — 9.4 mi, 348° N
  • Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park (State Park) — 25.0 mi, 352° N
  • Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 36.0 mi, 145° SE · 11k acres

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About This Skokie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Skokie, Illinois. Coordinates: 42.033364, -87.733393. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Skokie includes the ZIP code (60076, 60077), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Niles Township Community High School District 219).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.