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1960 Map of Zion

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Zion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Lake Michigan shoreline at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a dense network of civic and religious institutions along the Wisconsin-Illinois State Line. The city of Zion is clearly defined by its grid, featuring numerous local landmarks such as City Hall, Shiloh Park, and specialized schools including Jack Benny Jr High Sch and Our Lady of Humility Sch. To the north, Winthrop Harbor marks the border, while the southern portion of the sheet transitions into the industrial and urban landscape of Waukegan, dominated by Victory Memorial Hospital and the Waukegan Memorial Airport.

Preserved natural areas provide a stark contrast to the surrounding residential growth. Illinois Beach State Park stretches along the coast, encompassing the Dead River, Dead Lake, and Farnum Point. The map also documents significant local heritage sites like Mount Oliver Memorial Park Cem and the military grounds of Camp Logan, alongside the industrial infrastructure of the Chicago And North Western railroad and several shoreline tailings ponds.