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1920s Maps of Chatham, Chicago

Explore 4 historic maps of Chatham from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — 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 1920s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1920s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Chatham's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.

Chatham, Chicago maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
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