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2015 Map of Blue Island

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Blue Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Chicago's southern neighborhoods and neighboring suburbs are defined by a landscape of extensive cemeteries and industrial waterways in this 2015 record. Large burial grounds like Saint Marys Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Mount Greenwood Cem occupy significant acreage, serving as vital landmarks for genealogists and local historians. The terrain is notably influenced by the Blue Island Ridge, a geological feature that historically provided higher ground amidst the surrounding wetlands.

Modern infrastructure dominates the southern portion of the map, where the Calumet Sag Channel and Little Calumet River meet. This corridor is a hub of transport and industry, reflected in the dense network of streets and rail lines like the Blue Island RD. From the academic grounds of Saint Xavier Univ in Mount Greenwood to the residential blocks of Morgan Park and Washington Heights, the map captures the transition from historic suburban cores to contemporary urban density.