1953 Map of Calumet City
USGS Topo · Published 1955About this map
The Little Calumet River meanders across this mid-century landscape, carving a natural boundary through a region rapidly transitioning from agricultural use to dense suburban and industrial centers. Near the Illinois Indiana border, the bustling cityscapes of Calumet City and Hammond are clearly defined, showing the expansion of residential streets and educational institutions like Hammond Technical High School. Further south, the map reveals the critical aviation and communication infrastructure of the era, including the Chicago Hammond Airport and a dedicated Airway Communication Station.
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