1963 Map of Evanston

About this map

Lake Michigan's western shoreline serves as the defining boundary for this urban corridor, where the residential and institutional development of the North Shore is captured in significant detail. The map reveals the intricate transit web connecting these lakeshore communities, featuring the Chicago and North Western and Chicago Transit Authority lines alongside Sheridan Road. This era shows the mature growth of educational centers like Northwestern University and Loyola University, as well as specialized institutions such as the Hadley School for the Blind. The transition from the dense street grids of Chicago and Evanston to the sprawling estates of Kenilworth and Winnetka is evident. Local history is preserved through the locations of numerous parish schools like St Joseph Sch and the expansive grounds of Calvary Cemetery, while landmarks like the Grossepoint Lighthouse mark the nautical edge of Wilmette Harbor.