1993 Map of River Forest

About this map

The Des Plaines River corridor serves as a central artery through this dense suburban landscape, flanked by extensive forest preserves such as Schiller Woods North and Robinson Woods North. This map documents a high concentration of institutional and communal landmarks, including the campus of Concordia University and the specialized grounds of the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. The western edge of Chicago and adjacent communities like River Forest and Elmwood Park are characterized by a precise grid of residential streets, punctuated by dozens of parochial schools and large commemorative spaces like St Joseph Cemetery and Elmwood Cemetery. Transportation networks define the area's movement, with the Kennedy Expressway and Soo Line tracks cutting through the built environment. Unique recreation and health sites, from the Maywood Park Racetrack and Kiddieland Park to Shriners Hospital, reflect the mid-century development of these Cook County suburbs.