2019 Map of Whiting

About this map

Inland Steel Co and its massive industrial footprint dominate this Lake County shoreline, where the massive works meet the deep waters of Lake Michigan. This 2019 survey captures the intricate infrastructure of the Calumet Region, showing the dense urban grids of Whiting and East Chicago alongside the complex waterways of the Indiana Harbor Canal and Lake George Canal. These artificial channels facilitate the movement of goods between the lakeshore and inland rail junctions like Clarke Junction. The map details the transition from the residential streets of Hammond and Gary to the heavy industrial zones of Buffington. Further offshore, the Indiana Shoals represent the submerged topography of the lake, while on land, the Whihala Beach Trail provides a rare recreational corridor amidst the manufacturing and logistics hubs of the harbor.