2015 Map of Berwyn

About this map

The Des Plaines River and Salt Creek create a natural corridor through this densely developed portion of Cook County, where industrial history meets significant memorial grounds. The landscape is defined by an extraordinary concentration of cemeteries, including Waldheim Cem, Forest Home Cem, and the Free Sons of Israel Cem, which reflect the region's diverse genealogical heritage. To the south, the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor runs parallel to the river, marking the historic path of Midwestern commerce. Transportation and industry are prominent, with the Burlington Northern railroad bisecting residential neighborhoods and the massive footprint of the Chicago Midway International Airport occupying the southeastern corner. Open spaces like Miller Meadow and Plank Road Meadow provide a stark contrast to the nearby rail yards at Glenn and the industrial zones of Bedford Park.