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Wilmington Illinois Map

Explore Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, Illinois

How to Use This Wilmington, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.319383
Longitude	-88.160248
Population	5,664
Density	158.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60481
Area Code	708
County Seat	Joliet
School District	Wilmington Community Unit School District 209U

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About Wilmington, Illinois

Wilmington is a locality in Will County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,664. The population density is 158.4 people per km². Wilmington is located at 41.3194°N, 88.1602°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Wilmington is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60481.

Wilmington claims the banks of the Kankakee River, where the water moves with a steady, quiet purpose through the heart of the Midwestern plains. It lies 9.4 miles south-southeast of Channahon, IL (from Channahon, IL: bearing 153°T), and is situated 4.5 miles northeast of Braidwood. The landscape surrounding Wilmington is defined by the expansive, open horizon, where the flat, fertile earth meets the sky in a seamless transition. A few miles away, the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie offers a vast, reclaimed ecosystem that mirrors the wilder, ancient state of the region. Those seeking closer waters find Milliken Lake just a short distance off, providing a still contrast to the flow of the nearby river. On clear days, one might catch a faint outline of the distant Sand Ridge (historic) against the western sky, anchoring the view. Island Park serves as a central green space, allowing the rhythm of the river to dictate the pace of life for those who walk its paths.

Wilmington grew from the necessity of the river, developing as a center for trade and labor that shaped its early identity. The local economy transitioned from its foundational roots into a diverse mix of manufacturing and service industries that support the modern regional grid. Trains and trucks move goods through the corridor, maintaining a legacy of movement that has characterized the area since its inception. While the fields of corn and soybeans stretch toward the horizon, the industrial backbone of Wilmington provides a grounded, practical stability to the daily commute. Labor here is defined by a deep-seated work ethic, where the machinery of the shop floor hums in harmony with the seasonal cycles of the surrounding farmland. This balance of industry and agricultural heritage keeps the local economy aligned with the broader, industrious spirit of the interior plains.

Wilmington carries a distinct cultural character, marked by the brick-and-limestone architecture that defines its older, enduring streets. Residents often gather at Island Park to mark the changes of the season, maintaining a sense of continuity in a world that often moves too fast. While the area remains humble, it has seen the presence of figures like the actor John Belushi, who spent time in the region, adding a curious layer to the local lore. The community values a quiet, deliberate pace, where the sound of the Kankakee River is more familiar than the clamor of a larger metropolis. Those looking for longer excursions often head toward the Tallgrass Nature Trail, which offers a deep immersion into the native flora and the quietude of the plains. Life in Wilmington persists with a sturdy, unadorned grace that honors the traditions of the Midwest while looking toward the next turn of the river.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 006° N
Island Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 141° SE
Hitts Siding Prairie State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 181° S
Wilmington Historical Society Building (Museum) — 1.0 mi, 136° SE
Gemini Giant (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 149° SE
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 1.3 mi, 359° N · 18k acres
Hitts Siding Prairie Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 1.5 mi, 205° SW
Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 147° SE
Forsythe Woods County Forest Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 112° E
Forked Creek Preserve 2 (Local Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 134° SE
Wauponsee Glacial Trail 1 (Local Recreation) — 4.0 mi, 132° SE
Kankakee Sands Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 4.1 mi, 190° S
Elvis (Attraction) — 4.6 mi, 215° SW
Braidwood Area Historical Society (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 218° SW
Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail (State Recreation Area) — 6.0 mi, 320° NW
Coal City Bell (Monument) — 7.0 mi, 248° W
Channahon State Park (State Park) — 8.0 mi, 334° NW
Old telephone poles (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 022° N
Chief Shauwanasee Memorial (Monument) — 11.6 mi, 127° SE
Gardner Jail (Attraction) — 11.7 mi, 220° SW
Grundy County Historical Society (Museum) — 14.2 mi, 280° W
Morris Guild Theater Playhouse (Theatre) — 14.2 mi, 281° W
Gebhard Woods State Park (State Park) — 14.3 mi, 280° W
Louis Jolliet (Public Artwork) — 14.9 mi, 017° N
Joliet Area Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 15.0 mi, 016° N
Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 (Museum) — 15.0 mi, 016° N
Illinois State Museum-Lockport Gallery (Gallery) — 19.3 mi, 016° N
3rd Floor Gallery (Gallery) — 19.5 mi, 016° N
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 39.3 mi, 070° E · 11k acres

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