Cook County Map, Illinois
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Cook County, Illinois
Cook County is the heart of Chicagoland. It’s massive. Over 5 million people live here, making it the second most populous county in the entire U.S. Chicago dominates the county. But there’s more to it than that.
Suburbs stretch for miles and its lakefront is a treasure. Skyscrapers define the skyline and traffic can be a nightmare. There is food from every corner of the world.
While L trains rattle overhead, parks offer green space amid the concrete. Museums and theaters abound. But it’s not all urban though. Forest preserves cover the county. Politics here is a blood sport. It’s a place of stark contrasts.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Cook County |
| County Seat | Chicago |
| Population | Approximately 5,120,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Cicero, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Skokie, Des Plaines, Berwyn, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Tinley Park, and numerous other communities. |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstates 55, 57, 80, 90, 94, 190, 290, 294, U.S. Highways 12, 14, 20, 34, 41, Illinois Routes 50, 53, 83, 171, 394, and more. |
| FIPS Code | 17-031 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,635 square miles (land: 945 sq mi, water: 690 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | McHenry County (Northwest), Lake County (North), Will County (South), DuPage County (West), Kane County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 41.7377° N, 87.6976° W |
| Etymology | Named after Daniel Pope Cook, an early Illinois statesman and the first Attorney General of Illinois |
| Major Landmarks | Millennium Park, Willis Tower, Navy Pier, Art Institute of Chicago, Lincoln Park Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum |
| Website | Cook County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Cook County Topographic Map
Cook County is a mix of flat plains and subtle rises. The Chicago skyline might dominate, but the Lake Michigan shoreline is also a bright spot. With over 5 million people living here, it’s urban meets natural. All in one.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Cook County Satellite Map
Cook County’s satellite view is dominated by Chicago’s urban sprawl. It’s a grid of streets and the blue curve of Lake Michigan along the east. The forests show up as dark green patches. Rivers cut through the city. Explore both concrete and nature with our zoom tool in the map below.
OUTLINE MAP
Cook County Blank Map
Cook County’s outline is a bit jagged, especially along the Lake Michigan shoreline. On a blank map, it looks like a bunch of rough rectangle pieced together.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 5 neighboring counties of Cook County:
Illinois County Map
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