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2012 Map of Park Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Niles and its surrounding suburban enclaves are defined by a complex mosaic of twentieth-century residential development and significant religious and memorial sites. This survey highlights the dense concentration of cemeteries serving the Chicago area, including the sprawling Maryhill Cem, Saint Adelbert Cem, and Town of Maine Cem. The landscape is characterized by a high frequency of distinct subdivisions, such as Stonehedge Glen, The Commons, and Maryland Subdivision, which illustrate the post-war expansion of the Cook County residential corridor.

Educational and institutional landmarks like Niles College and the Hebrew Theological College stand alongside extensive recreational spaces, including several golf courses. The hydrology of the region is anchored by the Des Plaines River to the west and the various branches of the Chicago River, with local water bodies like Big Bend Lake and Axehead Lake integrated into the developed suburban grid.