Historical Maps of Washington Heights, Lake Township, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

What stories do these 25 old maps tell about Washington Heights's past? From 1892 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Washington Heights's history through maps:

  • Trace Washington Heights's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Washington Heights's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Washington Heights, Lake Township, Chicago, Cook County, IL maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Calumet
    1892 Map of Calumet
    1892 Calumet
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Heights, including Chicago, Hammond, and other nearby areas

  2. 1893 Map of Calumet
    1893 Map of Calumet
    1893 Calumet
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Heights, including Chicago, Hammond, and other nearby areas

  3. 1900 Map of Calumet
    1900 Map of Calumet
    1900 Calumet
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Heights, including Chicago, Hammond, and other nearby areas

  4. 1901 Map of Calumet
    1901 Map of Calumet
    1901 Calumet
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Heights, including Chicago, Hammond, and other nearby areas

  5. 1901 Map of Calumet, 1905 Print
    1901 Map of Calumet, 1905 Print
    1901 Calumet
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Heights, including Chicago, Hammond, and other nearby areas

  6. 1901 Map of Calumet, 1911 Print
    1901 Map of Calumet, 1911 Print
    1901 Calumet
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Heights, including Chicago, Hammond, and other nearby areas

  7. 1901 Map of Calumet, 1916 Print
    1901 Map of Calumet, 1916 Print
    1901 Calumet
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Heights, including Chicago, Hammond, and other nearby areas

  8. 1901 Map of Calumet, 1924 Print
    1901 Map of Calumet, 1924 Print
    1901 Calumet
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Heights, including Chicago, Hammond, and other nearby areas

  9. 1929 Map of Blue Island
    1929 Map of Blue Island
    1929 Blue Island
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Heights, including Chicago, Oak Lawn, and other nearby areas

  10. 1929 Map of Blue Island, 1936 Print
    1929 Map of Blue Island, 1936 Print
    1929 Blue Island
    1936 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Heights, including Chicago, Oak Lawn, and other nearby areas

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