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1962 Map of Crystal Lake

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Crystal Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Fox River carves through the eastern portion of this northern Illinois landscape, anchoring a string of riverside developments like Algonquin and Turner Camp. To the north, the established hub of Crystal Lake is surrounded by satellite communities including Lakewood, North Shore, and Crystal Vista. The presence of St Marys Seminary and numerous local schools such as Northwest Sch and South Jr High Sch indicates a period of significant suburban growth and community infrastructure.

Transport and recreation define the mid-century character of the area, from the Chicago and North Western rail lines to the Crystal Lake Airport. The map documents the transition of the land from rural boundaries like Dorr and Nunda townships into recreational and residential zones, evidenced by the Crystal Lake Country Club and a drive-in theater near Crystal Manor. To the south, the village of Lake in the Hills centers around its namesake water body, while Carpentersville marks the southern limit of the survey.