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Worth Illinois Map

Explore Worth, 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 Worth, Illinois

How to Use This Worth, Illinois Map

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

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

Latitude	41.689755
Longitude	-87.797275
Population	10,970
Density	1787.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	60482
Area Code	708
County Seat	Chicago
School District	Worth School District 127

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About Worth, Illinois

Worth is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 10,970. The population density is 1787.9 people per km². Worth is located at 41.6898°N, 87.7973°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Worth is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 60482.

Worth occupies a stretch of land where the horizon holds the weight of the sky, grounding the observer in a landscape that feels both expansive and intimate. It lies 1.1 miles east-southeast of Palos Hills, IL (from Palos Hills, IL: bearing 115°T), and is situated 5.0 miles northeast of Orland Park. The Calumet Sag Channel flows with a quiet purpose only a mile away, acting as a liquid artery that defines the southern edge of the terrain. To the north, the elevation shifts toward the distant prominence of the Blue Island Ridge, providing a subtle relief to the otherwise level expanse. Residents find a particular peace in the proximity of Worth Park, where the afternoon light catches the tall grasses in a golden, flickering display. The presence of the Elizabeth A Conkey Forest nearby offers a dense, cool refuge of oak and hickory that breathes life into the local air.

Worth grew from the determination of settlers who understood the value of the fertile prairie soil and the strategic importance of nearby transit routes. The local economy has evolved from its early agricultural roots into a diverse network of small businesses and service industries that support the daily needs of the residents. Industry remains tethered to the movement of goods, echoing the mechanical hum of the nearby Calumet Sag Channel, which once served as a vital corridor for regional commerce. While the landscape is marked by the pragmatism of midwestern development, there is a persistent, industrious spirit that defines the way people work and trade here. The echoes of the past remain in the sturdy brick structures that house local shops, standing firm against the changing seasons.

Cultural life in Worth is anchored by the shared experiences of its people, who gather at Worth Park to mark the passing of the year. The community values a steady, deliberate pace, finding rhythm in the local school calendars and the seasonal migrations of birds through the nearby Elizabeth A Conkey Forest. Visitors often gravitate toward the Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail, a path that invites a slower engagement with the history of the region. There is a distinct, unpretentious character to the neighborhood, where the social fabric is reinforced by neighbors who recognize one another at the local markets. The area maintains a quiet dignity, favoring the steady accumulation of small, meaningful moments over the clamor of larger, more frantic urban centers.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Altman Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 200° S
Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 205° SW
Chicago Ridge Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 061° NE
Bridgeview Park District Ice Arena (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 344° N
Paddock Woods (Nature Reserve) — 1.9 mi, 246° SW
Hickory Hills Golf Course (Park) — 2.0 mi, 319° NW
Palos Fen (Local Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 283° W
Wolfe Wildlife Refuge (Local Conservation Area) — 2.3 mi, 075° E
Palos Park Woods (Nature Reserve) — 2.3 mi, 247° SW
Centennial Monument (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 233° SW
Palos Park Veteran's Memorial (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 232° SW
Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.2 mi, 296° NW
Tank Memorial (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 051° NE
In the Game - Hollywood Park (Theme Park) — 3.5 mi, 132° SE
Thai Culture Center (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 000° N
Jan Paweł II (Public Artwork) — 4.7 mi, 318° NW
Willow Springs Historical Society (Museum) — 4.8 mi, 319° NW
Flagg Creek Rapids (Viewpoint) — 6.5 mi, 311° NW
Vanderpoel Art Museum (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 073° E
Ephraim Bajar Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 7.7 mi, 048° NE
Old Zion Museum (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 174° S
La Grange Art League Gallery (Gallery) — 9.4 mi, 336° NW
Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 9.5 mi, 334° NW
Riverside Historical Museum (Museum) — 9.6 mi, 353° N
The Compassion Factory (Gallery) — 9.9 mi, 343° N
Nuclear Energy Exhibition Hall (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 280° W
Calumet Park (State Park) — 11.5 mi, 103° E
Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 21.9 mi, 123° SE · 11k acres
Midewin Other (National Forest) — 23.0 mi, 208° SW · 18k acres

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