Old Maps of Bridgeport, Chicago for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Bridgeport. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Bridgeport, Chicago maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Chicago
    1889 Map of Chicago
    1889 Chicago
    1889 Print · USGS
    Chicago in the late Victorian era was a sprawling rail and maritime titan on the shores of Lake Michigan. Genealogists and historians can trace the early urban grid and massive rail yards of the Belt Railroad and Chicago and Northwestern R.R.

  2. 1891 Map of Chicago
    1891 Map of Chicago
    1891 Chicago
    1891 Print · USGS
    Chicago was a booming rail and water hub in the late nineteenth century, just before the turn of the century. Trace the intricate network of the Illinois and Michigan Canal and major lines like the Wisconsin Central R.R. and Belt Railroad.

  3. 1900 Map of Chicago
    1900 Map of Chicago
    1900 Chicago
    1900 Print · USGS
    Chicago at the turn of the century shows a city of massive infrastructure, from its emerging park system to its complex rail hubs. Researchers can trace the development of early neighborhoods like Mayfair and South Lynn or locate grounds like Rose Hill Cemetery and the historic Illinois and Michigan Canal.

  4. 1901 Map of Chicago
    1901 Map of Chicago
    1901 Chicago
    1901 Print · USGS
    Chicago was a booming industrial and rail hub in the late nineteenth century, defined by its lakefront and canal systems. Genealogists and urban historians can trace early neighborhood boundaries and rail corridors through Elsdon, Chicago Lawn, and Rose Hill Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1929 Map of Englewood
    1929 Map of Englewood
    1929 Englewood
    1929 Print · USGS
    The South Side of Chicago in the mid-twenties shows a landscape transformed by heavy industry and rail transport. Genealogy and local history researchers can trace the dense grid around the Union Stock Yards, Englewood, and the sprawling Corwith Yards.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Englewood, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Englewood, 1956 Print
    1953 Englewood
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Southwest Chicago reveals a landscape defined by heavy industry and deep-rooted neighborhoods during the post-war era. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure of the Indiana Harbor Belt and find local landmarks like Marquette Park and the US Quartermaster Depot.

  7. 1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Chicago, 1964 Print
    1953 Chicago
    1964 Print · USGS
    The southern Lake Michigan shoreline was rapidly modernizing in the mid-fifties, balancing heavy industry with its famous academic centers. Researchers can trace the footprints of Notre Dame University or locate vanished sites like the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant and Meigs Field.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Map of Chicago
    1957 Chicago
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland and southern Great Lakes shoreline are captured here during the peak of mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the massive Gary Steel Works, the grounds of the University of Notre Dame, and the early paths of the Tri-State Tollway.

  9. 1963 Map of Englewood, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Englewood, 1965 Print
    1963 Englewood
    1965 Print · USGS
    The South Side of Chicago and Cicero are seen here in the mid-sixties, a period defined by the rise of the great expressways and dense rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace parish life and neighborhoods through sites like St Rita High Sch, Elsdon, and the International Amphitheatre.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1980 Map of Chicago
    1980 Map of Chicago
    1980 Chicago
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Chicago metropolitan area and the industrial shores of Northwest Indiana are captured here at the start of the 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the vast urban landscape through landmarks like Loyola University, St Casimir Cemetery, and the busy docks of Calumet Harbor.

  11. 1993 Map of Englewood
    1993 Map of Englewood
    1993 Englewood
    1993 Print · USGS
    Chicago's southwestern neighborhoods are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by heavy rail and industrial canals. Researchers can trace local history through the many neighborhood institutions like the International Amphitheatre, Maria High Sch, and the rail hub at Elsdon.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1997 Map of Englewood, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Englewood, 1999 Print
    1997 Englewood
    1999 Print · USGS
    Chicago during the late 1990s reveals a complex network of industrial canals and historic neighborhood centers. Genealogists and urban historians can trace community roots through numerous parish schools like St Gall Sch and landmarks such as the Cook County Dept of Corrections.

  13. 2024 Map of Englewood, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Englewood, 2024 Print
    2024 Englewood
    2024 Print · USGS
    Chicago's southwest side and neighboring suburbs are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the dense rail and industrial history of the area. Genealogists and urban historians can trace neighborhoods like Englewood and Elsdon or the grounds of Chicago Midway International Airport.

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