2012 Map of Lake Calumet

About this map

The heavy industrial and residential fabric of South Chicago is documented here along the Calumet River and the shores of Lake Michigan. The map highlights a dense network of neighborhoods including Chatham, Burnside, and the historic planned community of Pullman, where specific landmarks like Arcade Row are noted. The landscape is defined by its maritime and industrial heritage, visible in the numerous shipping slips such as the Semet Solvay Slip and Wisconsin Slip, alongside the critical Calumet Harbor Light. Educational institutions like Chicago State University and Olive-Harvey College are integrated into the urban grid, while recreational spaces like the Burnham Woods Golf Course and the waters of Wolf Lake provide a sharp contrast to the surrounding docks and rail corridors.