1954 Map of Channahon

About this map

The Des Plaines River and Du Page River converge in this mid-century portrait of a landscape defined by water and heavy rail. Near the settlement of Channahon, the historic Michigan and Illinois Canal runs parallel to the riverbanks, reflecting an era of evolving transit before modern interstate dominance. The map details a heavy industrial and conservation corridor, specifically the Des Plaines Wildlife Conservation Area, which occupies much of the river's lower reaches.