The Des Plaines River corridor defines the geography of central Lake County, serving as a natural anchor for a dense cluster of communities including Libertyville, Mundelein, and Waukegan. This modern landscape is characterized by a high concentration of institutional and memorial sites, notably the Serbian Monastery Cem and Saint Sava Monastery Cem, alongside the Lake County Poor Farm Cem. The map reveals the intricate water network of the area, featuring Butler Lake, Minear Lake, and the White Sulphur Spring. Transportation patterns are dominated by the Tri State Pkwy and numerous arterial roads like Washington St, which connect the established residential centers of Gurnee and North Chicago with newer developments in Vernon Hills and Mettawa.
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1900 · Highwood
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Waukegan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Waukegan
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Grays Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Grays Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Barrington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Wheeling
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1928 · Highland Park
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1935 · Barrington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Highland Park
USGS Topo · 1:24,000