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2012 Map of Arlington Heights

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Arlington Heights
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Arlington Heights and its neighboring municipalities of Mount Prospect and Des Plaines dominate this densely developed landscape northwest of Chicago. The survey captures a complex infrastructure defined by the presence of Chicago Executive Airport in the north and the sprawling borders of Chicago O'Hare International Airport at the southern edge. Pockets of green space persist amidst the suburban grid, including Memory Gardens Cem and the extensive Busse Forest Nature Preserve near Busse Lake.

Tracing the path of Higgins Cr, Weller Cr, and the Des Plaines River, the map reveals the intersection of natural waterways with modern transit corridors. Institutional landmarks like Roosevelt University, Christian Life College, and Oakton Community College are clearly noted, alongside traditional neighborhood markers such as Schnells Corner and Magnus Farm. The map provides a detailed view of the region's diverse land use, from the residential blocks of Elk Grove Village to the heavy Industrial In zones near the airports.