1928 Map of River Forest
USGS Topo · Published 1928About this map
The Des Plaines River winds through this 1920s landscape, marking a distinct boundary between the dense residential blocks of western Chicago and the emerging suburban expansion of Leyden and Proviso townships. The map reveals the intricate urban grid advancing toward the river, punctuated by massive institutional and recreational spaces. Notable among these are the sprawling grounds of the Chicago State Hospital at Dunning and a significant cluster of memorial sites, including Mt Olive Cemetery and Acacia Park Cemetery.
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Editions of this 1928 River Forest Map
4 editions found
Historical Maps of Chicago Through Time
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1928 River Forest
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1953 River Forest
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1963 River Forest
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1993 River Forest
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1997 River Forest
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2012 River Forest
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2015 River Forest
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2018 River Forest
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2021 River Forest
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