1953 Map of Steger

About this map

Park Forest stands as a prominent post-war planned community, organized around a dense network of schools like Rich High Sch and Mohawk Sch. This mid-century survey reveals the transition of the northern Illinois prairie into a suburban residential landscape, while traditional agricultural patterns persist further south. The convergence of major rail lines, including the Illinois Central and the Elgin Joliet and Eastern, defines the industrial and commuter connectivity of the region. Local landmarks such as Lincoln Fields Sta and Camp Pompeii reflect the diverse uses of the land during this period. For genealogists and local historians, the map documents numerous small schoolhouses like Schrage Sch and burial grounds such as Evergreen Hill Cem, alongside older established settlements including Monee and Crete.