2012 Map of Chicago Loop

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the eastern edge of this dense urban corridor, where the historic shoreline is defined by recreational landmarks like Waveland Avenue Golf Course and industrial beacons such as the William E Dever Crib Light. The interior landscape reveals the layered growth of the city through its numerous educational institutions and sprawling burial grounds. Major cemeteries including Rosehill Cem and Graceland Cem provide significant green space amidst the grid, while Wrigley Field anchors the North Side community. The North Branch Chicago River winds through the heart of the area, passing Goose Island and converging at The Forks near the massive Merchandise Mart. From the academic hubs of DePaul University and Loyola University-Water Tower Campus to the residential enclaves of Ravenswood and Uptown, the map illustrates a highly developed metropolitan center at a point of modern maturity.