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1993 Map of Chicago Loop

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Chicago Loop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Chicago at the start of the 1990s reveals a dense urban fabric defined by its legendary lakefront and the legacy of its industrial waterways. This survey showcases the intense concentration of the central business district, where the Sears Tower and Merchandise Mart stand near the Chicago River. The map meticulously details the park system that lines Lake Michigan, from the expansive Grant Park to the lagoons and harbors of Lincoln Park.

Further inland, the map highlights the city's diverse institutional and funerary landscapes. Notable features include large historical burial grounds like Rosehill Cemetery and Graceland Cemetery, along with major educational and medical campuses such as Northwestern University and Northeastern Ill University. The heavy infrastructure of the era is evident in the complex interchanges of the Kennedy Expressway and the Chicago and North Western rail lines, which cut through the tightly packed neighborhoods.