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1960 Map of Waukegan

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Waukegan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Lake Michigan defines the eastern edge of this coastal survey, where the industrial and military development of Lake County is seen at its mid-century height. The sprawling Great Lakes Naval Training Center and the V A Hospital occupy a significant portion of the shoreline between North Chicago and Lake Bluff. This era shows a densely settled corridor connected by a complex rail network, including the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee lines.

Institutional landmarks like Therese Hospital and the Courthouse in Waukegan anchor the northern end of the map, while the southern portion transitions toward Lake Forest. Local history is captured in the numerous neighborhood schools like Neal Jr High Sch and religious sites such as Mother of God Sch. The presence of Skokie Junction and the Elgin Joliet and Eastern railroad highlights the area's importance as a transportation hub during the post-war industrial boom.