1953 Map of Chicago, 1973 Print

1953 Map of Chicago

USGS Topo · Published 1973

This historical map portrays the area of Chicago in 1953, primarily covering Cook County as well as portions of Michigan and Indiana. Featuring a scale of 1:250000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Chicago region at the time. Published in 1973, it is one of 5 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250000
Physical Dimensions32.1 x 21.9 inches

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