2021 Map of Chicago Loop OE E

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates this eastern orientation of the downtown Chicago waterfront, where the city’s dense urban grid meets the vast open water. The map provides a focused look at the highly developed shoreline and maritime infrastructure including the Outer Harbor, Chicago Harbor, and the industrial heritage seen in the Ogden Slip near the mouth of the Chicago River. This 2021 survey details the prominent recreational and educational institutions that define the lakefront, such as the Northwestern University Chicago Campus and the National Louis University Chicago Campus. Urban landmarks like The Spertus Institute and the Argosy University - Chicago are situated just blocks from the leisure spaces of North Avenue Beach and Oak Street Beach, all connected by the Chicago Lakefront Trail and the major artery of Lake Shore Drive.