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2012 Map of Jackson Park

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Jackson Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the eastern boundary of this Chicago shoreline, where urban density meets expansive public works and institutional campuses. Large-scale public housing initiatives like the Ida B Wells Housing Project and Victor A Olander Homes stand alongside historic neighborhoods such as Hyde Park and Kenwood. The map reveals a high concentration of educational institutions, ranging from the sprawling University of Chicago to specialized centers like the Illinois College of Optometry and Spertus College of Judaica.

Along the coast, the legacy of the city's park system is evident in the Midway Plaisance and Jackson Park, while industrial and civic landmarks like McCormick Place and Soldier Field define the Near South Side. Offshore, the presence of the Four Mile Crib Light and several shoals, including Morgan Shoal and Oakland Shoal, highlights the navigational hazards and engineering required to manage the city's relationship with the lake.