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2019 Map of Gary

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Gary
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lake Michigan provides the northern boundary for this modern look at a complex industrial and residential landscape. The shoreline is defined by Marquette Park Beach and the protected lands of Indiana Dunes National Park, creating a sharp contrast with the dense urban grid of Gary and its historic neighborhoods. Settlement patterns are highly visible across the quadrangle, from the established streets of Tolleston and Aetna to the southern expansion into Merrillville and Hobart.

Hydrological features like the Grand Calumet River and Little Calumet River weave through the region, often flanked by rail corridors such as the Co Line to Grand Blvd. line. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for identifying several burial grounds including Oak Hill Cem and Waldheim Cem. The inclusion of the Hobart Sky Ranch Airport and the Bur Oak Woods Nature Preserve Trail reflects the area's mix of aviation history and conservation efforts.