1928 Map of Berwyn
USGS Topo · Published 1928About this map
The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the parallel Illinois and Michigan Canal dominate the southern landscape of this 1928 survey, illustrating the industrial engine driving Cook County's expansion. This era captures a transition from rural townships to a dense suburban corridor, where the Clearing Industrial District and numerous rail lines like the Indiana Harbor Belt and Belt Ry of Chicago create a massive transportation hub. Unique landmarks of the period include the Maywood U S Mail Airport, highlighting the early days of commercial aviation.
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