1953 Map of Frankfort

About this map

The town of Frankfort and the neighboring Lincoln Estates are the primary hubs in this mid-century look at the border of Will and Cook counties. The landscape is defined by its early transport routes and watercourses, including the Old Indian Boundary and the Elgin Joliet and Eastern railroad. Significant for genealogists, the map preserves the locations of numerous small burial grounds such as Pleasant Hill Cem, Rose Hill Cem, and Schlem Cem. Along the southern reaches, the South Branch Forked Creek winds through the farmland of Green Garden and Monee, while the Monée Reservoir serves as a prominent local landmark. The presence of a Landing Strip and a complex network of pipelines shows the intersection of traditional agriculture with modernizing infrastructure in the post-war era.