A Peek into the Magic of Forest Preserves' Digital Map

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Travel / Friday, 21-Nov-2025

A Peek into the Magic of Forest Preserves' Digital MapA Peek into the Magic of Forest Preserves' Digital MapHow Cook County Forest Preserve's Web Map tech guides visitors to urban escapes.
 Updated  Jul 11, 2025 Backpacker Contributors
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Visitors looking to explore one of Cook County’s forest preserves have probably checked out the system’s detailed Web Map–but how many stop to wonder how the intricate tool works? This Map Monday data analysis from Harvard takes a closer look. 
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