2012 Map of Chicago Loop OE E

About this map

Streeterville and the iconic lakefront of downtown Chicago dominate the southwestern corner of this survey, which primarily documents the vast waters of Lake Michigan. The map details a dense concentration of academic and civic landmarks, including the Northwestern University Medical School, the University of Illinois, and the National College of Education Urban Campus. This specific 2012 snapshot captures the industrial-to-recreational transition of the waterfront, showing the structural layout of Navy Pier and the adjacent North Pier Terminal. Within the urban grid, small historical markers like the Chicago Water Tower and Pioneer Court stand alongside modern developments like Cityfront Center and Cityfront Place. The presence of labels such as Shantytown and Canal Trustees provides a grounding in the administrative and social history of this valuable stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline.