Chicago High Point

No natural ground here, but this is the approximate location

Just for kicks, I set out for the high point of Chicago.  On the map, it appears it's in South Chicago, which is notorious for its high crime rates.  Setting out in late morning, I hoped to avoid any unwelcome encounters.

The view from the high point

Once south of the Chicago White Sox metro stop, I was the only white person on the train and bus.  It's always a strange feeling, but the people were quite friendly.

I got off the bus and walked across the street to the high point (95th St and Claremont).  It actually appeared to be higher than the surrounding area in a very subtle way.  I stopped at a burger joint that advertised itself as, "Chicago's greatest burger".  It was a mighty fine burger indeed!

From the high point I chose to walk down 95th street the 3 miles to the subway station.  Most of the neighborhoods I passed through are hurting.  A lot of abandoned, broken down buildings along the way.  Pretty sad.

Plenty in this neighborhood