1963 Map of Evanston

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the eastern edge of this dense suburban landscape, where the 1960s post-war expansion meets established early 20th-century neighborhoods. The iconic Bahai Temple and the campus of Northwestern University stand as major anchors along the lakefront, while the North Shore Channel cuts through the terrain toward the south. This era is characterized by the complex layers of transport and institution, from the Chicago and North Western rail lines to the emerging Edens Expressway. Community life is centered around numerous parochial and public institutions, including the Maria Immaculata Convent, Hadley School for the Blind, and a high concentration of schools like Evanston High Sch. The map reveals the precise layout of planned open spaces, such as Memorial Park Cemetery and Westmoreland Country Club, which separate the residential grids of Evanston, Wilmette, and Winnetka.