2010 Map of Calumet City

About this map

Thornton Quarry dominates the western landscape of this 2010 survey, serving as a massive industrial anchor near the communities of Thornton and South Holland. The map documents a dense network of suburban development and infrastructure, defined by the heavy presence of the Bishop Ford Freeway and the Tri-State Tollway intersecting at the Calumet-Kingery Interchange. This era shows the mature growth of Calumet City, Lansing, and Hammond, where residential blocks are punctuated by numerous large cemeteries such as Oak Hill Cemetery and Mount Glenwood Memory Gardens. Waterways like the Little Calumet River and Thorn Creek weave through the urban grid, providing a natural contrast to the surrounding municipal structures and the Lansing Municipal Airport. The map is a vital record of the southern Chicago suburbs, illustrating how transportation corridors and industrial sites like Thornton Junction shaped local geography.