1900 Map of Calumet

About this map

Calumet Lake and the Little Calumet River anchor this late 19th-century landscape, which is defined by an incredibly dense web of industrial and passenger rail lines. Major junctions and established rail centers like Blue Island and Harvey demonstrate the rapid urban expansion south of the Chicago city line. This survey provides a remarkable look at the planned industrial town of Pullman, situated just north of the lake, and the neighboring communities of Roseland and Kensington. Along the Illinois Indiana Boundary Line, the development of Hammond and Hegewisch reflects the cross-border industrial growth of the era. Genealogists will find notable landmarks including Mt. Olivet Cemetery, the Glenwood Industrial School, and early churches like Ste. Marie. The southern reaches of the map show the rural character of Thornton and Lansing before they were fully absorbed into the metropolitan sprawl.