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Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America (41.87556 -87.62442)
When Chicago was founded in 1837, most of the early building was around the mouth of the Chicago River, as can be seen on a map of the city's original 58 blocks. The overall grade of the city's central, built-up areas is relatively consistent with the natural flatness of its overall natural geography, generally exhibiting only slight differentiation otherwise. The average land elevation is 579 ft (176.5 m) above sea level. While measurements vary somewhat, the lowest points are along the lake shore at 578 ft (176.2 m), while the highest point, at 672 ft (205 m), is the morainal ridge of Blue Island in the city's far south side.
United States of America > Illinois > Chicago
Jackson Park, 6401, Woodlawn, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60637, United States of America (41.78323 -87.58044)
Coordinates: 41.77329 -87.58662 41.79344 -87.56609 - Minimum elevation: 574 ft - Maximum elevation: 719 ft - Average elevation: 591 ft
United States of America > Illinois > Chicago
Crystal Creek, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60688-9998, United States of America (41.96231 -87.89326)
Coordinates: 41.96080 -87.89326 41.96231 -87.88923 - Minimum elevation: 616 ft - Maximum elevation: 729 ft - Average elevation: 653 ft
United States of America > Illinois > Chicago
Seward Park, Chicago River North, Near North Side, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America (41.90240 -87.63881)
Coordinates: 41.90123 -87.64011 41.90360 -87.63751 - Minimum elevation: 561 ft - Maximum elevation: 1,073 ft - Average elevation: 597 ft