1953 Map of Steger

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Park Forest and the surrounding Chicago suburbs show a landscape in transition on the border of Cook and Will counties. The development of post-war housing is centered around schools such as Lakewood Sch and Mohawk Sch, while the historic Sauk Trail cuts east-to-west through the heart of South Chicago Heights. This era reflects a complex intersection of transportation, with heavy rail lines like the Illinois Central Gulf and Elgin Joliet and Eastern serving the industrial corridor. South of Steger and Crete, the terrain opens into rural townships where Black Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek drain agricultural lands. Smaller landmarks like Sanger Landing Field and Wings Field reflect the regional aviation of the mid-20th century, while numerous cemeteries like Evergreen Hill Cem and Zion Cem provide critical touchpoints for local genealogy.