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2024 Map of Palatine

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Palatine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Palatine and its surrounding suburban neighbors serve as the focal point of this modern topographic record, illustrating the dense residential and commercial expansion within Cook County. The landscape is characterized by a complex network of thoroughfares, including the intersecting paths of W Golf Rd and W Higgins Rd, which anchor the sprawling development of Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates. Local history is preserved in various pockets across the quadrangle, from the grounds of Hillside Cem and Union Cem to the sprawling Harper College campus.

Water features like Salt Creek and the West Branch Salt Creek wind through the built environment, often bordered by recreational areas such as Ned Brown Meadow. The map also captures several local basins, including Peregrine Lake and Volkening Lake, highlighting the managed hydrology typical of the region's mid-century and modern growth. Institutional landmarks, such as the Cook County Rolling Meadows Courthouse, further define the administrative character of Rolling Meadows.