1963 Map of Hinsdale

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The Salt Creek corridor serves as the central spine for this dense suburban landscape, winding through a chain of preserves including Bemis Woods North and Fullersberg Park. By the early 1960s, the western suburbs of Chicago were defined by an extensive network of religious and educational institutions, such as St Joseph Military Academy and Our Lady of Bethlehem Academy. The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by a massive cluster of memorial parks, featuring the contiguous grounds of Mt Carmel Cemetery, Queen of Heaven Cemetery, and Oak Ridge Cemetery. Transportation infrastructure, specifically the intersection of the Eisenhower Expwy, Tri-State Tollway, and the Burlington Northern railroad, illustrates the post-war transition toward high-speed commuter transit. Pockets of industry, like the Quarry in Hillside, remain visible amid the rapid residential expansion of Western Springs and Hinsdale.