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1929 Map of Jackson Park

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Jackson Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

Lake Michigan defines the eastern edge of this 1920s urban landscape, where the dense grid of Chicago meets a series of sprawling lakeside commons. The lakefront exhibits significant civil engineering, from the Chicago Harbor down to the South Shore Country Club. Inland, the city's commitment to public spaces is evident in the grand connection between Washington Park and Jackson Park via the Midway Plaisance.

Detailed street layouts extend from E. Harrison St. south to 79th St., capturing the city's residential and institutional density before the mid-century expressway era. Major cultural landmarks are clearly positioned, including the Field Museum and Soldiers Field in Grant Park, while the expansive Oakwoods Cemetery stands as a prominent fixture in the southern neighborhoods. The map also records the shoreline’s intricate lagoons, such as the West Lagoon and South Lagoon, which were central to the area's landscape design.