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University Park Illinois Map

Explore University Park, 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 University Park, Illinois

How to Use This University Park, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.446894
Longitude	-87.712969
Population	7,145
Density	257.2 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	60428, 60484
Area Code	708
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Crete-Monee Community Unit School District 201-U

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About University Park, Illinois

University Park is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,145. The population density is 257.2 people per km². University Park is located at 41.4469°N, 87.7130°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. University Park is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 60428, 60484.

University Park emerges from the flat, industrious horizon of the Illinois plains, defined by the steady, quiet passage of Prairie Creek through its midst. The land here carries the weight of the sky, where the light at dusk turns the tall grasses into a sea of muted gold, hinting at the proximity of the coast just nineteen miles away. Those who wander the local paths might find the air carries a faint, salt-tinged memory of the tides, even as they look toward the distant, hazy rise of Blue Island Ridge. Within the immediate reach of the soil, Roesner Park provides a sanctuary of green space, while the nearby wetlands of Kickapoo Meadows offer a basin for the seasonal rains. To the north, the trees of the Elizabeth A Conkey Forest stand as sentinels, marking a transition in the landscape that feels both ancient and enduring.

University Park reflects the ambition of mid-century planning, rooted in a vision of intellectual and industrial growth that continues to shape its economic life. The local economy relies upon a network of logistics and manufacturing, honoring the legacy of labor that built the Midwestern corridor. Workers move with purpose between the industrial centers and the nearby rail lines, maintaining a rhythm that echoes the heavy pulse of the region's commerce. The reach of the economy extends toward the commerce of Turning Basin Number 5, which serves as a reminder of the waterborne trade that once defined the broader territory. Even as the seasons shift from the planting of corn to the gray chill of winter, the industry of University Park remains fixed on the steady output of goods. This grounding in production provides a sturdy foundation for the people who call the area home, offering a life defined by tangible work and quiet resolve.

University Park possesses a character forged by its namesake institution, which serves as the intellectual anchor for the surrounding neighborhoods. The cultural life of the area often gathers around the shared spaces of the campus, where the pursuit of knowledge bridges the gap between the classroom and the local streets. Residents often spend their leisure time near the calm waters of Lake Victory, finding a stillness there that contrasts with the constant motion of the surrounding highways. While the town remains modest in its scale, it has been shaped by the presence of figures like the musician Herbie Hancock, whose early life in the region underscores the unexpected depth of the local roots. Events throughout the year draw the community together, creating a sense of belonging that feels as solid as the limestone foundations of the older buildings. Whether under the bright sun of a summer afternoon or the stark clarity of a winter morning, the spirit of the place remains firmly anchored in its own distinct identity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Windwaves (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 002° N
Pine Lake (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 123° SE
Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve 6 (State Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 050° NE
Thorn Creek Headwaters Preserve 2 (Local Conservation Area) — 0.6 mi, 180° S
Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve 4 (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 032° NE
Thorn Creek Headwaters Preserve 1 (Local Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 184° S
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 111° E
Richton Park Basketball Courts (Local Recreation) — 2.1 mi, 337° NW
Schubert's Woods (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.8 mi, 047° NE
Indian & Pioneer Campground (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 051° NE
King's Grove (Nature Reserve) — 3.5 mi, 056° NE
Steger Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 068° E
Elliot Woods Park (Nature Reserve) — 4.3 mi, 004° N
Monee Reservoir (State Recreation Area) — 4.4 mi, 219° SW
Chicago Heights Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 042° NE
Union Street Gallery (Gallery) — 5.6 mi, 045° NE
The Grainery Building (Attraction) — 8.0 mi, 297° NW
Old Zion Museum (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 338° N
Schmuhl School (Attraction) — 11.9 mi, 292° W
Former Lincoln School Entrance (Historic Ruins) — 14.3 mi, 023° NE
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 14.5 mi, 073° E · 11k acres
In the Game - Hollywood Park (Theme Park) — 14.5 mi, 353° N
Calumet City (Pink Smiley Face) Water Tower (Attraction) — 14.8 mi, 031° NE
Memorial Stadium (Stadium) — 14.9 mi, 005° N
Promise You Art House (Gallery) — 14.9 mi, 061° NE
The Artist's Den - Walk-in Ceramic Studio (Arts Centre) — 15.0 mi, 060° NE
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 15.5 mi, 257° W · 18k acres
Peteyville Christmas Lights (Attraction) — 17.0 mi, 051° NE
Vanderpoel Art Museum (Museum) — 18.9 mi, 007° N
Kankakee National Wildlife Refuge And Conservation Area (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.4 mi, 164° S · 132 acres

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