1953 Map of Berwyn
USGS Topo · Published 1956About this map
Industrial corridors and dense suburban expansion define this mid-century portrait of western Cook County. The Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the Des Plaines River serve as the primary geographical anchors, flanked by the massive Clearing Industrial District and numerous limestone quarries near Mc Cook. This era shows the region as a critical transportation and healthcare hub, featuring the sprawling VA Hospital Hines and the busy Midway Airport on the edge of Chicago.
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