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1953 Map of Chicago Loop, 1956 Print
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1953 Map of Chicago Loop

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the eastern edge of this mid-century urban landscape, where the city’s dense street grid meets the carefully planned open spaces of Grant Park and Lincoln Park. This survey documents a critical period of infrastructure development, featuring the Congress Street Expressway cutting through the urban core and the established routes of the Chicago and North Western railroad. The map provides a detailed view of the city's complex social and institutional fabric, marking dozens of neighborhood parish schools like St Michael High Sch and St Benedict High Sch alongside major educational centers such as Northwestern University and De Paul University. Large-scale green spaces, including the sprawling Rosehill Cemetery and Graceland Cemetery, stand as significant landmarks within the northern residential districts. The industrial and maritime heart of the city is evident along the Chicago River and its Turning Basin, illustrating the intersection of waterborne commerce and dense metropolitan growth.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions25 x 27.4 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain