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1993 Map of Evanston

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Evanston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The North Shore communities of Evanston, Wilmette, and Winnetka dominate this detailed 1993 study of the Lake Michigan coastline. The map illustrates a dense landscape of early 20th-century institutions and civic landmarks, ranging from the ornate Bahai Temple overlooking Wilmette Harbor to the sprawling Loyola University campus. The spatial organization of the region is defined by the Chicago and North Western rail line and historic thoroughfares like Sheridan Rd and Green Bay Rd, which historically guided the suburban expansion north of Chicago.

Educational and religious centers are particularly prominent, with numerous parish schools like St Francis Sch and large public institutions including New Trier High Sch East. Notable green spaces and memorial sites, such as Calvary Cemetery and Grosse Point Lighthouse Park, punctuate the residential grid. The inclusion of the Aqueduct and various filtration plants highlights the essential infrastructure supporting these lakefront municipalities during the late 20th century.