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1993 Map of Arlington Heights

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Arlington Heights
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Arlington Heights and its surrounding Cook County suburbs are shown in a state of high development, where residential growth meets heavy infrastructure near the Chicago city limits. The landscape is defined by its transition from the dense street grids of Wheeling and Des Plaines to the expansive recreational and conservation land of the County Forest Preserve. Significant educational and religious institutions anchor these communities, including Roosevelt University and the Holy Family Convent.

Transportation corridors like the Northwest Tollway and the Chicago and North Western railroad cut through the terrain, illustrating the region's reliance on commuter links. To the east, the Des Plaines River winds through the Des Plaines River Preserve, offering a natural buffer against the industrial and commercial activity surrounding the Pal-Waukee Airport. Large interment sites such as All Saints Cemetery and Memory Gardens Cemetery provide further historical anchoring for local genealogists.