In 1891, Lake Township had a great deal of swampland, including a "U" shaped lake that extended as far north as 68th Street and as far west as Sangamon Street. Source: USGS map, 1891
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In 1891, Lake Township had a great deal of swampland, including a "U" shaped lake that extended as far north as 68th Street and as far west as Sangamon Street. Source: USGS map, 1891