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2012 Map of Palos Park

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Calumet Sag Channel anchors this suburban Cook County landscape, cutting a straight line through a dense network of residential streets and natural preserves. The area is characterized by an extensive system of sloughs and lakes, particularly in the west where McGinnis Slough and Swallow Cliffs offer a sharp contrast to the nearby developed corridors of Hickory Hills and Oak Lawn.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant data in the numerous memorial sites, ranging from the Lithuanian National Cem in the north to Holy Sepulchre Cem and Restvale Cem in the east. Educational landmarks such as Moraine Valley Community College and Trinity Christian College mark the centers of community life. The map also traces the winding course of Mill Cr and Tinley Cr, which provide natural drainage through the established neighborhoods of Palos Heights and Orland Park.