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1960 Map of Lake Zurich

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Lake Zurich
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The village of Lake Zurich and its surrounding glacial landscape are captured here during a period of significant suburban expansion in Lake County. This survey, updated with late 1970s revisions, shows the transition of rural townships like Ela and Fremont into residential communities. Small settlements such as Gilmer, Lake Corner, and Fairfield are mapped alongside new residential developments near Hawthorn Woods and Kildeer. The infrastructure of the era is anchored by the Elgin Joliet and Eastern railroad, which skirts the southern edge of the lake.

Institutional and community landmarks are well-documented, including the Mt St Joseph Childrens Home and various local schools like Countryside Sch. To the south, the Deer Grove Forest Preserve provides a stark contrast to the growing street grids of Palatine and Barrington. The map also identifies specialized sites like the U S Military Reservation and the Radio Tower near the lake, reflecting the diverse land use in this part of Illinois during the mid-to-late 20th century.