Suburban Skyview: Montrose Beach Jetty Shields Chicago's Precious waterfront

This photo looking straight down on the Montrose Beach Jetty was taken at 326 feet in the air and gives you a unique perspective at the structure that protects Chicago's largest public beach.

A jetty is a long, narrow structure that protects a coastline from the currents and tides, in this case Lake Michigan.

Jetties are usually made of wood, earth, stone, or in this instance concrete.

This particular jetty stretches from the shore far into Lake Michigan helping to protect the beach to the north from strong currents and tides which can gradually wash away the beach and other features.

South of the recreational beach, a natural area attracts many migratory birds. Endangered plant life thrives at this location also.

Lincoln Park is one of Chicago's oldest and largest parks.

Surprisingly, more than 1,000 acres of this park and its beaches are completely made from landfill.

Montrose Beach is at 4400 N. Lake Shore Drive.

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