1929 Map of Jackson Park, 1939 Print
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1929 Map of Jackson Park

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Lake Michigan's western shoreline dominates this 1930s-era survey, revealing the dense urban grid and extensive park system of Chicago's South Side. The map highlights a series of world-class cultural institutions along the waterfront, from the northern cluster at Grant Park featuring the Field Museum, Aquarium, and Planetarium, down to the Museum of Science and Industry situated within Jackson Park. The transit-oriented nature of the city is evident in the heavy lines of the Illinois Central railroad running parallel to the coast, serving as a primary artery for the South Side neighborhoods.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1929
Date Published1939
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions19 x 24.8 inches

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