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

Abandoned Shoreline of Lake Michigan

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 Features • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 54.955′ N, 87° 37.857′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Potter's Field (about 700 feet away); Steer Head from Chicago Stock Exchange Gate (approx. 0.2 miles away); Couch Tomb (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kennison Boulder Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hidden Truths

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Couch Tomb (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chicago is Curious (approx. 0.2 miles away); Native Nature (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Other markers no longer nearby. Lincoln Park Transitions (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); City Cemetery (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

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 2,283 times since then and 86 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.