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1962 Map of Lombard

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Lombard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The East Branch Du Page River meanders through this portion of DuPage County, illustrating the mid-century suburban expansion across northern Illinois. The landscape is a mix of established residential hubs like Lombard, Wheaton, and Roselle, interspersed with extensive recreational and institutional grounds. The era's transportation network is defined by major rail lines, including the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago Great Western, which shaped the development of communities like Gretna and Cloverdale.

Educational and civic life is well-documented through numerous neighborhood schools such as Marquardt Sch and Queen Bee Sch. Significant landmarks include the Medinah Country Club and the specialized Pet Haven Cem. The presence of the U S Military Reservation and several radio towers, such as Radio Towers (WMAQ), underscores the region's importance as a strategic and communication corridor for the Chicago metropolitan area during the early 1960s.