1998 Map of Berwyn
USGS Topo · Published 2002About this map
The Des Plaines River and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal dominate the industrial and hydrological spine of this Cook County region, creating a stark corridor between the dense residential grids of Berwyn and Cicero. This landscape is defined by its massive institutional and infrastructure footprints, from the sprawling grounds of Resurrection Cemetery and Waldheim Cemetery to the critical healthcare complexes of Hines VA Hospital and Loyola University Medical Ctr. The map details the transition from the forested curves of the County Forest Preserve and Portage Woods to the heavy industrial zones near Summit and McCook, where a large Quarry and the Sewage Disposal works reflect the area's role in supporting Chicago's urban growth. A dense network of parochial schools, such as St Mary of Celle Sch and St Leonard Sch, highlights the established community fabric of these historic inner-ring suburbs.
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