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Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Abandoned Shoreline of Lake Michigan

 
 
Abandoned Shoreline of Lake Michigan Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 30, 2011
1. Abandoned Shoreline of Lake Michigan Marker
Inscription. This ridge is an ancient beach or sand bar of Lake Michigan whose waters reached this point 8,000 years ago when the lake level was 20 feet higher than now. Clark Street runs north atop this ridge. The park ponds lie between such old beaches, abandoned by the shrinking lake.

The outer boundary of Diversey Harbor and the boat slip running south of it to North Avenue are man-made land.
 
Erected by The Chicago Park District.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural FeaturesRoads & VehiclesWaterways & Vessels.
 
Location. 41° 54.955′ N, 87° 37.857′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. Marker can be reached from North Stockton Drive, 0.2 miles north of West Lasalle Drive, on the right when traveling north. This marker is located in Lincoln Park, south of South Pond. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60614, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Potter's Field (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Couch Tomb (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kennison Boulder Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hidden Truths (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also
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named Couch Tomb (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chicago is Curious (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chicago is Zhegagoynak (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
 
Abandoned Shoreline of Lake Michigan Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 30, 2011
2. Abandoned Shoreline of Lake Michigan Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,414 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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