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Loading map...1953 Map of Gary
USGS Topo · Published 1955About this map
Industrial rail lines and sprawling residential blocks define this mid-century view of the Calumet region. The Grand Calumet River and Little Calumet River slice through a landscape dominated by the steel industry, marked by the Gary Harbor facilities and a massive Slag Dump in the northwest. The map captures the city during a period of dense expansion, showing the intricate grid of neighborhoods like Glen Park, Aetna, and Miller.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.78 x 27.76 inches
Editions of this 1953 Gary Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain