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1960 Map of Lake Zurich

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Lake Zurich
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Lake Zurich sits at the heart of this landscape, surrounded by an evolving network of suburban residential developments and preserved woodland. Originally surveyed in 1958 and photorevised through the late 1970s, the map captures the expansion of communities like Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, and Deer Park into former agricultural lands. Significant infrastructure such as the Elgin Joliet and Eastern and Chicago and North Western railroads anchor the local economy, while the Deer Grove Forest Preserve marks a commitment to open space in northern Illinois.

Genealogists will find several burial sites including Lake Zurich Cem, Cady Cem, and Shalom Memorial Park (Cemetery). Cultural and social landmarks of the era are well-documented, from the Mt St Joseph Childrens Home to the Drive-in Theater near Staples Corner. These details, alongside the many small water bodies like Echo Lake and Forest Lake, reveal a region transitioning from rural crossroads to established townships.