2015 Map of Calumet City

About this map

Lansing and Calumet City form the dense suburban core of this 2015 study, situated along the Illinois and Indiana border. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Thorn Creek and its many tributaries, such as Deer Creek and North Creek, which thread through established residential neighborhoods and industrial corridors. Notable for its concentration of cemeteries, the area includes historical burial grounds like Oakland Cemetery and Berger Cemetery, alongside modern landmarks like the Lansing Municipal Airport. The mapping of these borderlands reveals the intricate road network of the southern Chicago suburbs, connecting places like South Holland, Dolton, and Munster. Significant transit arteries and the Indiana Harbor Belt RR illustrate the region's enduring role as a transportation hub, while pockets of preserved space like Wampum Lake and Thorn Lake offer a contrast to the surrounding urban development.