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2012 Map of River Forest

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Des Plaines River and N Br Chicago River frame a densely developed suburban landscape on the western edge of Chicago. This 2012 survey highlights the profound genealogical value of the region’s massive memorial grounds, including the Westlawn Jewish Cem, Acacia Park Cem, and Union Ridge Cem. These sites, along with others like Eden Memorial Park Cem, form a significant greenbelt amidst the tight residential grids of Norridge and Elmwood Park.

Institutional and architectural landmarks define the southern portion of the map, particularly within River Forest and Oak Park. Here, the presence of Dominican University and Concordia University Chicago marks a shift toward collegiate campuses. Noteworthy historic structures like the Samuel A Rothermel Houses and Edmund F Burton Row Houses are explicitly identified, offering precise locations for researchers of local architecture and historic preservation.