2015 Map of Evanston

About this map

Lake Michigan forms the eastern edge of this 2015 study, framing a densely developed corridor where North Shore suburbs meet the northern reaches of Chicago. The landscape is defined by its educational and religious institutions, most notably the extensive Northwestern Univ campus along the lakefront. Nearby, the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and Seabury-Western Theological Seminary emphasize the area's history as a center for higher learning. The map detail highlights the engineered water systems of the region, including the North Shore Channel and Skokie Ditch, which influenced the local topography alongside Rogers Ridge. Moving inland from Evanston, the grid of established neighborhoods in Skokie and Wilmette is clearly visible, punctuated by large open spaces such as Calvary Cem and the Oakton Howard District. Transit infrastructure, specifically the Metra rail lines, continues to dictate the orientation of these residential communities.