The dense urban grid of Chicago dominates this modern survey, highlighting the complex infrastructure of neighborhoods like Englewood and Elsdon. Industrial and maritime corridors are defined by the South Branch Chicago River and the Cortez Basin, which anchor the city's southwest side. The map documents a major educational and institutional hub, featuring prominent campuses such as the Univ of Illinois at Chicago, Rush Univ, and the Illinois Institute of Technology.
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1889 · Chicago
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1890 · Des Plaines
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Chicago
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Riverside
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Calumet
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Calumet
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Riverside
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Des Plaines
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Chicago
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Des Plaines
USGS Topo · 1:62,500