Old Maps of Norway, Mission Township for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 9 historic maps of Norway. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Norway.


Norway, Mission Township maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Marseilles
    1892 Map of Marseilles
    1892 Marseilles
    1892 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County at the close of the nineteenth century showcases a bustling corridor of river commerce and rail expansion. Trace the historic path of the Illinois and Michigan Canal through Marseilles or locate early settlements like Norway and Stavanger.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1916 Map of Marseilles
    1916 Map of Marseilles
    1916 Marseilles
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the early twentieth century shows a busy network of canals, electric railways, and rural schools. Trace the early layout of Marseilles, the Michigan Canal, and dozens of local landmarks like Norway and the Fox River Academy.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Marseilles, 1958 Print
    1940 Map of Marseilles, 1958 Print
    1940 Marseilles
    1958 Print · USGS
    LaSalle and Grundy counties appear here during the transition from the canal era to the railway age. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named school sites like Ness School and Barry School or locate the village of Stavanger.

  4. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park.

  6. 1970 Map of Serena, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Serena, 1972 Print
    1970 Serena
    1972 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County farmland meets the wooded bluffs of the Fox River during the early 1970s. Genealogists can locate several remote burial sites and historic congregations, including Brumbach Cem, Norway Ch, and the Latter Day Saints Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Map of Ottawa
    1985 Ottawa
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the mid-1980s shows a landscape balancing river commerce with sprawling energy and mining operations. Researchers can trace the layout of mining towns like Coal City or find family landmarks such as Oakwood Memorial Cem and Smiths Mound.

  8. 1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Map of Ottawa
    1991 Ottawa
    1991 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the early nineties remains a vital corridor of river commerce and heavy rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of industrial mining near Morris or explore the river-bluff geography of Starved Rock State Park and Buffalo Rock.

  9. 2024 Map of Serena, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Serena, 2024 Print
    2024 Serena
    2024 Print · USGS
    LaSalle County's river valley and prairie settlements are captured in this recent survey, showcasing the enduring rural layout of the region. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family burial sites such as David Strawn Cem, Spradling Cem, and Norway Cem near the banks of the Fox River.

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