
The South Branch Chicago River and the industrial corridors of the city's southwest side anchor this contemporary landscape. The map details the dense urban grid of Chicago and Cicero, highlighting major transportation hubs and academic institutions. To the west, the expansive grounds of Chicago Midway International Airport dominate the local geography, while the historic neighborhood of Englewood and the industrial area of Elsdon show the evolved settlement patterns of Cook County. Institutional landmarks such as the Cook County Criminal Courts Building and the Illinois Institute of Technology Mies Campus reflect the city's role as a center for law and higher education. The presence of Rush University and the University of Illinois at Chicago at the northern edge indicates the proximity to the medical and educational core of the near west side.
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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