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1998 Map of Palatine

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Palatine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The sprawling residential and commercial landscapes of the Chicago suburbs dominate this late-century survey, specifically highlighting the rapid postwar development of Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates. Notable institutional footprints mark the landscape, from the expansive William Rainey Harper College campus to the Arlington Park Raceway in the northeast. Transportation networks like the Chicago and Northwestern railroad and the Northwest Tollway intersect these communities, illustrating the infrastructure that supported the area's massive mid-to-late 20th-century growth.

Preserved natural spaces contrast with the dense suburban grid, including the County Forest Preserve and the extensive Busse Lake reservoir system near Elk Grove Village. Genealogists and local historians can find specific community landmarks such as Salem Cem, St Michael Cemetery, and numerous neighborhood schools like Carl Sandburg Sch and Marion Jordan Sch. The map also captures the varied terrain of the Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary, offering a detailed view of the remaining open land amidst the surrounding urbanization.