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Old Maps of East Chicago, North Township

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East Chicago, North Township maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Toleston
    1900 Map of Toleston
    1900 Toleston
    1900 Print · USGS
    Lake County was a booming industrial and transit corridor at the end of the nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Whiting and East Chicago, and locate vanished or evolved rail stops like Clarke Station and Aetna.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Whiting, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Whiting, 1955 Print
    1953 Whiting
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Calumet Region is captured here in the early fifties during its manufacturing peak. Genealogists and historians can locate neighborhood landmarks like St Joseph College, St Catherine Hospital, and the vast Oil Refinery works.
  7. 1953 Map of Highland, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Highland, 1955 Print
    1953 Highland
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northwest Indiana during the industrial expansion of the 1950s shows a landscape of growing suburbs and massive rail infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood development near Purdue University, Ridgelawn Cemetery, and the Holy Rosary Ch.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 1959 Map of Highland, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Highland, 1961 Print
    1959 Highland
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northwest Indiana's industrial and residential expansion is on full display in this mid-century survey of the Calumet region. Researchers can trace the development of suburban blocks near Highland and Griffith alongside landmarks like Gary Municipal Airport and Wicker Park.
  19. 1960 Map of Whiting, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Whiting, 1962 Print
    1960 Whiting
    1962 Print · USGS
    The industrial shoreline of Lake Michigan comes alive in the early sixties, showing the heavy infrastructure of the Indiana steel and oil corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace neighborhood developments near Mark Town, St Marys Sch, and the extensive Oil Reservoirs of the era.
  22. 1968 Map of Whiting, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Whiting, 1970 Print
    1968 Whiting
    1970 Print · USGS
    Indiana’s industrial lakefront thrives in the late sixties as a powerhouse of rail and maritime commerce. Trace family roots and local landmarks from Whiting to East Chicago, including St Catherines Hospital and the Penn Central rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1968 Map of Highland, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Highland, 1971 Print
    1968 Highland
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northwest Indiana during the late sixties shows a dense network of rail lines and early interstate highways connecting growing industrial suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous community landmarks from St Marys Cem to the Purdue University (Calumet Center).
    3 unique versions available
  28. 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.
  31. 1991 Map of Highland, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Highland, 1992 Print
    1991 Highland
    1992 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of Lake County meets preserved nature in the early nineties, showing the dense growth of Highland and Griffith. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous parish sites and cemeteries like St Marys Cem or locate the Purdue University Calumet Center.
  34. 1991 Map of Whiting, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Whiting, 1992 Print
    1991 Whiting
    1992 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of Northwest Indiana is captured in the early nineties, showing the massive harbor complexes and rail yards of the Lake Michigan shoreline. Genealogists and local historians can trace the neighborhoods around Whiting and East Chicago, locating landmarks like St Catherine Hospital and Mark Town Park.
  37. 1998 Map of Whiting, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Whiting, 2001 Print
    1998 Whiting
    2001 Print · USGS
    The industrial shoreline of Lake Michigan comes alive in the late nineties, showcasing the massive steel and oil works of Northwest Indiana. Genealogists and urban historians can trace neighborhood landmarks from St Catherine Hospital to the Indiana Harbor Belt RR.
  40. 1998 Map of Highland, 2001 Print
    1998 Map of Highland, 2001 Print
    1998 Highland
    2001 Print · USGS
    Northwest Indiana at the close of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by heavy industry and suburban expansion. Researchers can trace neighborhood growth through dozens of local landmarks like Wicker Park, Ridgelawn Cemetery, and Purdue University Calumet Center.
  43. 2010 Map of Whiting, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Whiting, 2010 Print
    2010 Whiting
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers East Chicago, including Hammond, Gary, and other nearby areas
  46. 2011 Map of Highland, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Highland, 2011 Print
    2011 Highland
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers East Chicago, including Hammond, Gary, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of Highland, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Highland, 2013 Print
    2013 Highland
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers East Chicago, including Hammond, Gary, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Whiting, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Whiting, 2013 Print
    2013 Whiting
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers East Chicago, including Hammond, Gary, and other nearby areas
  55. 2016 Map of Highland, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Highland, 2016 Print
    2016 Highland
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers East Chicago, including Hammond, Gary, and other nearby areas
  58. 2016 Map of Whiting, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Whiting, 2016 Print
    2016 Whiting
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers East Chicago, including Hammond, Gary, and other nearby areas
  61. 2019 Map of Highland, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Highland, 2019 Print
    2019 Highland
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers East Chicago, including Hammond, Gary, and other nearby areas
  64. 2019 Map of Whiting, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Whiting, 2019 Print
    2019 Whiting
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers East Chicago, including Hammond, Gary, and other nearby areas
  67. 2022 Map of Whiting, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Whiting, 2022 Print
    2022 Whiting
    2022 Print · USGS
    The industrial lakefront of Northwest Indiana is captured in this recent survey, showcasing the dense urban and shipping network along Lake Michigan. Local historians can trace the paths of the Indiana Harbor Canal and find landmarks like Buffington and the Calumet College of Saint Joseph.
  70. 2022 Map of Highland, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Highland, 2022 Print
    2022 Highland
    2022 Print · USGS
    This Northwest Indiana industrial corridor comes to life in the early 2020s, showcasing the dense settlement between the Calumet rivers. Genealogists can locate family sites at Saint Marys Cem or Ridgelawn Cem, while others trace the Erie Lackawanna Cross Town Trl.
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