1960 Map of Grayslake

About this map

Lake County's glacial landscape is defined here by a dense cluster of water bodies and rapidly expanding mid-century residential developments. Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Park, and Grayslake show significant growth, while the northern reaches retain a network of smaller lakes like Highland Lake and Druce Lake. The southern half remains largely agricultural, punctuated by small crossroads such as Fremont Center and Ivanhoe. The sprawling grounds of St Marys of the Lake Seminary and Loch Lomond indicate the area's transition toward recreational and institutional land use. Important local landmarks for genealogical research include the Avon Centre Cem and Fort Hill Cem. This 1960 edition also traces the path of the Soo Line and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads, which facilitated the transition of these former resort towns into year-round suburban communities.