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2012 Map of Palatine

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Palatine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates anchor this densely developed corridor of suburban Cook County, where the transition from post-war residential growth to modern commercial infrastructure is clearly evident. The landscape is defined by its extensive network of water management and recreation, featuring the large Busse Lake and its surrounding Busse Forest Nature Preserve, alongside numerous smaller bodies like Peregrine Lake and Volkening Lake. These features, carved into the watersheds of Salt Creek and its west branch, provide a counterpoint to the commercial intensity of the William Rainey Harper College campus.

Legacy locations are preserved throughout the grid, notably in the cluster of burial grounds near Palatine including German Cem, Immanuel Lutheran Cem, and Hillside Cem. The map illustrates the sophisticated road network that defines contemporary commerce in the region, centered on the intersections of E State Pkwy, Tollview Dr, and the prominent Arlington Park Raceway grounds. Smaller enclaves such as Plum Grove Village and Fairfax Village show the established neighborhood patterns that fill the spaces between major thoroughfares.