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1908 Map of Waukegan

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Waukegan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Industrial and military growth along Lake Michigan define this landscape in the early twentieth century. The shoreline is punctuated by significant institutional developments, including the Great Lakes U S Naval Training Station and Camp Logan, reflecting the region's increasing importance to national defense. To the west, the Des Plaines River meanders through a territory transitioning from rural corners to established towns like Libertyville and Gurnee.

Genealogists can find numerous family-centric landmarks and rural hubs, from Crawford Corners to Bancroft Corners, alongside several local schools such as the Red Schoolhouse and Waterbury School. The rail infrastructure is particularly dense, with lines like the Chicago and Northwestern and Wisconsin Central facilitating the growth of Waukegan and the religious community at Zion City. Small landmarks like the York House Church and Grange Hall offer a look at the social fabric of Lake County before mid-century suburban expansion.