1993 Map of Highland Park

About this map

Lake Michigan’s western shoreline defines this 1993 study of the North Shore, where affluent suburban expansion met established military and academic institutions. The massive presence of Fort Sheridan occupies a significant stretch of the coast, situated just north of Highland Park and Highwood. Inland, the landscape is heavily shaped by the parallel courses of the Skokie River and the North Branch Chicago River, which dictate the placement of numerous golf courses and forest preserves. This era shows the mature development of the Tri-State Tollway and Edens Expressway corridors, which funneled growth into communities like Northbrook and Deerfield. Cultural and educational landmarks are prominent, from the campus of Lake Forest College to regional centers like Highland Park Hospital and local religious sites such as Am Shalom Synagogue and Sacred Heart Cem.