1962 Map of Lombard

About this map

The East Branch Du Page River winds through this region of DuPage County, illustrating a landscape in rapid transition as suburban development expands into agricultural land. Several historic rail lines, including the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Chicago and North Western, bisect the territory, connecting established centers like Roselle and Itasca with emerging communities. Modern infrastructure is visible through numerous Radio Towers (WBBM) and Radio Towers (WMAQ) dotting the landscape, while the presence of the U S Military Reservation near Addison reflects the era's Cold War defense posture. This survey serves as a detailed record of the area's mid-century evolution, preserved before the later infill of the Chicago metropolitan fringe.