2015 Map of Chicago Loop

About this map

Dense urban neighborhoods and lakefront beaches define this portrait of the North Side, where the North Branch Chicago River and North Shore Channel cut through the city grid. The landscape is marked by substantial commemorative spaces and academic institutions, from the sprawling grounds of Rosehill Cem and its notable Rosehill Mausoleum to the campus of Loyola Univ Chicago perched near Hayes Point. Along the Lake Michigan shoreline, a string of public spaces like Foster Avenue Beach and Montrose-Wilson Beach provide a buffer between the water and the residential blocks of Uptown and Edgewater. Further inland, the map documents distinct historical enclaves such as Ravenswood Manor, Ravenswood Gardens, and the industrial character near the Cortland Street Bridge. This survey illustrates the intricate balance between Chicago's massive park system, its rail infrastructure including the Chicago Loop, and its diverse residential districts.