2010 Map of Whiting

About this map

Indiana Harbor serves as a central industrial and navigational hub on this Lake Michigan shoreline, where the Indiana Harbor Canal and Lake George Canal cut through the urban landscape of East Chicago and Whiting. The shoreline is heavily modified with breakwaters and specialized maritime infrastructure, including an extensive system of navigational aids such as the Indiana Harbor Light 2 and the Buffington Harbor Breakwater Light. The map reveals a dense corridor of transportation and heavy industry, interspersed with institutional landmarks like the Indiana University Calumet Center. To the east, the settlement of Buffington and the rail-oriented Clarke Junction mark the edge of this industrial complex. Offshore, features like Calumet Bar and Indiana Shoals indicate the natural lake-bottom topography that dictated the placement of harbor defenses and the Hammond Intake Crib Light.