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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Chatham, Chicago

Explore 28 historic maps of Chatham from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Chatham's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Chatham's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Chatham, Chicago maps

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  1. 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. 1900 Map of Calumet
    1900 Map of Calumet
    1900 Calumet
    1900 Print · USGS
    Southern Cook County and the Indiana borderlands are captured here at the peak of the rail era, showing a landscape of burgeoning industrial towns and complex rail junctions. Researchers can trace the layout of the historic company town of Pullman, the growth of Hammond, and the early footprints of Blue Island and Harvey.
  7. 1901 Map of Calumet
    1901 Map of Calumet
    1901 Calumet
    1901 Print · USGS
    Southern Chicago and the Calumet region are captured at the peak of their industrial expansion at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of rail-side towns like Pullman, Blue Island, and Hegewisch and locate landmarks like the Glenwood Industrial School.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 1929 Map of Calumet Lake
    1929 Map of Calumet Lake
    1929 Calumet Lake
    1929 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the South Side and the Indiana borderlands comes alive in this survey of the Calumet region. Genealogists and historians can trace the streets of Pullman, the extensive rail yards of the Belt Ry of Chicago, and early features like the Pullman Training School.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1929 Map of Blue Island
    1929 Map of Blue Island
    1929 Blue Island
    1929 Print · USGS
    South Chicago and its suburbs are captured in the late twenties during a period of rapid industrial and rail expansion. Genealogists can trace family plots across Mt Hope and Oak Hill, or locate local landmarks like Bremen School and Blue Island.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1929 Map of Jackson Park
    1929 Map of Jackson Park
    1929 Jackson Park
    1929 Print · USGS
    The South Side of Chicago during the late 1920s reveals a sophisticated network of grand parks and lakefront landmarks. Genealogists and urban historians can trace the grid from Oakwoods Cemetery to iconic sites like Soldiers Field and the Field Museum.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1953 Map of Calumet Lake, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Calumet Lake, 1955 Print
    1953 Calumet Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Chicago South Side and Northwest Indiana comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of neighborhoods like Pullman, Hegewisch, and Altgeld Gardens alongside the massive rail yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
  28. 1953 Map of Blue Island, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Blue Island, 1956 Print
    1953 Blue Island
    1956 Print · USGS
    Blue Island and the southern Chicago suburbs are shown here in a period of significant postwar growth and heavy rail industrialization. Genealogists and local historians can trace the vast cemetery lands of Mt Greenwood Cemetery or find defunct landmarks like Howell Airport and the Rock Island RR lines.
  31. 1953 Map of Jackson Park, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Jackson Park, 1956 Print
    1953 Jackson Park
    1956 Print · USGS
    The South Side of Chicago and its lakefront are captured here in the early 1950s, showing a period of significant urban growth and shoreline development. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood landmarks from Oakwoods Cemetery to the University of Chicago and the aviation grounds of Meigs Field.
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 1960 Map of Lake Calumet, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Lake Calumet, 1962 Print
    1960 Lake Calumet
    1962 Print · USGS
    The industrial south side of Chicago and the Indiana borderlands meet in this early 1960s survey. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood evolution through parish schools like Our Lady of Hungary Sch, early housing at Altgeld Gardens, and the heavy rail lines of the Pennsylvania RR.
  46. 1963 Map of Jackson Park, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Jackson Park, 1964 Print
    1963 Jackson Park
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Chicago lakefront in the early sixties showcases a dense urban landscape defined by major cultural landmarks and rail corridors. Researchers can trace the mid-century South Side grid near the University of Chicago, Oak Woods Cemetery, and the historic Meigs Field.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1963 Map of Blue Island, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Blue Island, 1965 Print
    1963 Blue Island
    1965 Print · USGS
    South of Chicago in the early sixties, these burgeoning suburbs grew around a massive network of rail lines and industrial canals. Researchers can trace the footprints of numerous parochial schools, family burial plots in Mt Olivet Cemetery, and landmarks like the Evergreen Plaza Shopping Center.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 1965 Map of Lake Calumet, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Lake Calumet, 1966 Print
    1965 Lake Calumet
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Chicago and the Indiana borderlands were a powerhouse of rail and industry in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace historic parish life and neighborhood growth through sites like Altgeld Gardens, Hegewisch, and the Chicago Vocational Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 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.
  61. 1991 Map of Lake Calumet, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Lake Calumet, 1992 Print
    1991 Lake Calumet
    1992 Print · USGS
    Chicago's industrial southeast side and the Indiana borderlands are captured here at a time of heavy rail and river transit. Genealogists can locate family-named neighborhoods and parish schools like St Michael Sch, Robertsdale, and Altgeld Gardens.
  64. 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
  67. 1993 Map of Jackson Park
    1993 Map of Jackson Park
    1993 Jackson Park
    1993 Print · USGS
    The South Side of Chicago and its iconic lakefront are captured here in the early nineties, showcasing a high-density urban grid of schools, hospitals, and parks. Researchers can trace the layout of the University of Chicago campus or locate family plots in the expansive Oakwoods Cemetery.
  70. 1993 Map of Blue Island
    1993 Map of Blue Island
    1993 Blue Island
    1993 Print · USGS
    The south side of Chicago and its neighboring suburbs are shown in the early nineties as a mature urban landscape. Researchers can trace family sites near St Casimir Cemetery and Burr Oak Cemetery or locate historic institutions like Morgan Park Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1997 Map of Lake Calumet, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Lake Calumet, 1999 Print
    1997 Lake Calumet
    1999 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the South Side and Northwest Indiana comes alive in this late-twentieth-century study of the Calumet region. Genealogists and researchers can trace neighborhood landmarks from Hegewisch to Robertsdale, including numerous parochial schools like St Kevin Sch and the legacy of Altgeld Gardens.
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