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2012 Map of Englewood

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Englewood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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Chicago's industrial and residential density is on full display here, stretching from the dense neighborhoods of the Lower West Side and Pilsen down through the historic stockyards and manufacturing hubs. The landscape is dominated by the massive rail infrastructure of Corwith Yards and Landers Yards, which supported the city’s role as a global logistics hub. Long-standing neighborhood identities are preserved in labels like Bohemian California, Chinatown, and Conleys Patch, reflecting the ethnic enclaves that built the city's character.

Modern landmarks such as U S Cellular Field and the sprawling Chicago Midway International Airport contrast with established educational and social institutions, including Saint Ignatius College Prep School and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Public housing history is visible through the Robert Brooks Homes and Grace Abbott Homes, while the Central Manufacturing District highlights the early 20th-century urban planning that integrated industry directly into the city's grid.