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2024 Map of Chicago Loop

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Chicago Loop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The dense urban grid of Chicago and Lincolnwood meets the shoreline of Lake Michigan, showcasing a landscape defined by industrial waterways and world-renowned institutional architecture. The North Branch Chicago River and the North Shore Channel frame the western and northern corridors, while the lakefront is punctuated by recreational landmarks like Belmont Harbor and Montrose Beach.

Genealogists and local historians can trace significant burial sites across the city's north side, including the expansive Rosehill Cem, the architecturally significant Graceland Cem, and the Bohemian National Cem. The map further highlights the city's academic core, from the Northeastern Illinois University campus in Sauganash to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the bustling Loop, illustrating the transition from residential neighborhoods to the high-density downtown center.