
The Des Plaines River corridor serves as the central spine for this 1960s Lake County survey, which was updated in the early 1970s to reflect rapid suburbanization. The landscape is a complex mix of established municipalities like Libertyville and Mundelein alongside institutional landmarks such as St Marys of the Lake Seminary and St Sava Monastery. The arrival of the Tri-State Tollway is clearly visible, cutting through the eastern half of the map and signaling the shift toward a commuter-driven economy.
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5 editions found
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