1963 Map of Blue Island

About this map

Blue Island and its surrounding south Chicago suburbs appear as a dense network of residential blocks and industrial corridors during this mid-century period. The landscape is notably defined by its vast memorial grounds, including the massive St Marys Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery, which serve as significant landmarks for genealogists tracing local families. The industrial character of the era is evident in the presence of a Clay Pit and the complex intersection of railroads such as the Indiana Harbor Belt and the Illinois Central.