1953 Map of Whiting
USGS Topo · Published 1955About this map
Industrial infrastructure and heavy rail networks dominate this early 1950s survey of the Lake Michigan shoreline. Huge industrial footprints, including a massive Oil Refinery and the sprawling Slag Dump near Gary, define the landscape. The intricate Indiana Harbor complex, supported by a network of Intake Cribs and aqueducts, serves as a focal point for the regional economy. Beyond the factories, the map captures the dense social fabric of Whiting and East Chicago, where numerous neighborhood schools like Roosevelt Sch and Washington High Sch sit adjacent to major rail arteries.
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