2015 Map of Zion

About this map

Lake Michigan dominates the eastern boundary of this coastal survey, where the Illinois-Wisconsin state line meets the shoreline north of Winthrop Harbor. The landscape is defined by the transition from the lake's edge across Farnum Point and into the wetlands and ravines of the interior, including Kellogg Ravine and the drainage of the Dead River. Residential and industrial development is concentrated in the southern portion near Waukegan and central Zion, while specialized sites like Camp Logan and Waukegan Regional Airport occupy the periphery. Genealogy researchers will find several well-defined burial grounds, such as Mount Olivet Memorial Park and the older Lake Mound Cem. The map tracks the rail corridor through Winthrop Harbor Station and Beach Station, highlighting the transportation spine that historically linked these lakefront communities.