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1930 Map of Steger

Name: 1930 Topographic Map of Steger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1930
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1930

About this map

The rail-driven expansion of south Cook and Will counties is evident in this late 1920s survey, where several major lines converge to shape the growth of burgeoning commuter and industrial hubs. The Illinois Central and Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroads bisect the landscape, anchoring towns like Matteson, Richton Park, and Steger. An interesting transition is visible in the local transit network, featuring the Chicago and Interurban Electric line alongside established routes like the Sauk Trail and the Old Lincoln Hy.

Beyond the tracks, the area retains its local character through community landmarks such as St Annes Church and Immanuel School, while the winding course of Thorn Creek provides a natural break in the grid-iron development of Chicago Heights. This survey was compiled in part using early aerial photography from the Army Air Corps, reflecting the modernization of surveying techniques during this era of rapid suburbanization.