1993 Map of Lake Zurich

About this map

The northern Lake-Cook county border area exhibits a landscape of rapid suburban development and established villages in the early 1990s. Surrounding the prominent Lake Zurich shoreline, residential expansion presses against numerous schools and religious sites, such as the Whitney Sch and Alpine Chapel. This survey captures the transition of former rural tracts into the structured neighborhoods of Kildeer, Deer Park, and Long Grove. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds including Fairfield Cem and Sutherland Cem, while the Mt St Joseph Childrens Home stands as a significant institutional landmark. Drainage through Buffalo Creek and Indian Creek provides natural buffers between housing developments and the expansive County Forest Preserve, highlighting the regional planning effort to balance growth with protected green space.