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2013 Map of Highland

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Highland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Grand Calumet River and Little Calumet River define the industrial and residential geography of this Calumet Region map. In the early 21st century, these waterways, along with an extensive system of man-made channels like Cady Marsh Ditch and Schoon Ditch, manage the drainage of the low-lying terrain. The landscape is a dense network of established neighborhoods and transport corridors, including the historic settlements of Gibson, Hessville, and Black Oak.

Aviation infrastructure is prominent, with the Gary/Chicago International Airport occupying the northern sector and the Griffith-Merrillville Airport to the south. Between these hubs, community spaces like Wicker Park Golf Course and Gerry Park provide green space amidst a grid of residential streets such as E 165th St and W 45th Ave. The map also captures smaller locales like Woodmar, Van Loon, and Hartsdale, illustrating the continued integration of the region's diverse municipalities.