C-92/94 Nike Missile Launch area (Vernon Hills, Illinois)
USA /
Illinois /
Vernon Hills /
Vernon Hills, Illinois
World
/ USA
/ Illinois
/ Vernon Hills
World / United States / Illinois
military, Cold War 1947-1991, nikemissile, historical layer / disappeared object
A dual Nike Launcher area with underground missile magazines. Historic Aerials has a great photo of this area. looks to have been a airstrip at one point.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 42°13'21"N 87°57'10"W
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