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1970s Maps of Norton County, Kansas

Explore 16 historic maps of Norton County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Norton County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Norton County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Norton County, KS maps

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  1. 1978 Map of Clayton SW
    1978 Map of Clayton SW
    1978 Clayton SW
    1978 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kansas in the late seventies is captured here at the junction of four counties. Researchers can trace land use through local markers like the Allison Ch and Roadside Park, while genealogists will find the boundaries of Adell and Allodium helpful for locating family homesteads.
  4. 1978 Map of Clayton, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Clayton, 1979 Print
    1978 Clayton
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Decatur and Norton County line in the late seventies is defined by the rail-and-creek corridor of the Rock Island Line. Local history researchers can trace old prairie settlements at Clayton and Barnard or locate the rural Gettis Cem.
  7. 1978 Map of Calvert, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Calvert, 1979 Print
    1978 Calvert
    1979 Print · USGS
    Norton County's rural landscape is captured here in the late seventies, centered on the Prairie Dog Creek valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of the Norton State Hospital or locate the old siding at Calvert along the Chicago Rock Island and Northern Pacific line.
  10. 1978 Map of Edmond, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Edmond, 1979 Print
    1978 Edmond
    1979 Print · USGS
    Edmond and the surrounding Solomon River valley are documented here in the late seventies, showing a landscape shaped by farming and energy production. Researchers can locate the Edmond Cem, trace the Missouri Pacific rail line, and find active Oil Wells.
  13. 1978 Map of Norton, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Norton, 1979 Print
    1978 Norton
    1979 Print · USGS
    Norton and the surrounding Kansas plains were undergoing a period of significant recreational development in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the layout of the city at Norton, find local burial sites at Cope Cem, and explore the footprint of the Prairie Dog State Park.
  16. 1978 Map of Lenora East, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Lenora East, 1979 Print
    1978 Lenora East
    1979 Print · USGS
    The high plains of northwest Kansas are captured here in the late seventies, centered on the community of Lenora and the winding North Fork Solomon River. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Modell Cem, trace the Missouri Pacific rail line, and find the County Park and Lake.
  19. 1978 Map of Lenora West, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Lenora West, 1979 Print
    1978 Lenora West
    1979 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kansas in the late 1970s reveals a landscape of river-valley agriculture and quiet rural crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of New Almelo and Lenora, including sites like St Joseph Cem and the Quarry.
  22. 1978 Map of Densmore, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Densmore, 1979 Print
    1978 Densmore
    1979 Print · USGS
    Northwest Kansas in the late seventies is centered on the railroad town of Densmore and the fertile river valley. Researchers can trace the path of the Missouri Pacific tracks or locate local landmarks like Big Dutchmen Lake and the Quarry.
  25. 1978 Map of Norcatur, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Norcatur, 1979 Print
    1978 Norcatur
    1979 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Northwest Kansas are captured here in the late seventies, centered on the rail-aligned town of Norcatur. Genealogists and researchers can trace local infrastructure through the Clayton Cem, the Burlington Northern line, and the winding path of Prairie Dog Creek.
  28. 1978 Map of Clayton NE, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Clayton NE, 1979 Print
    1978 Clayton NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Norton County's rural townships are documented in the late 1970s, showcasing the structured agricultural landscape of the High Plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the course of Elk Creek and locate the Lenora Municipal Airfield and several Sandpits.
  31. 1978 Map of Edmond NW, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Edmond NW, 1979 Print
    1978 Edmond NW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Norton County in the late seventies is defined by its rural townships and creek-side industry. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites like Hardman and Prairie Gem Cem or trace the early energy footprint of the Oil Field.
  34. 1978 Map of Edmond SE, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Edmond SE, 1979 Print
    1978 Edmond SE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Kansas in the late 1970s is captured here at the junction of Norton and Graham counties. Researchers can trace the riparian landscape along the North Fork Solomon River, Bow Creek, and a local Sandpit near the river bend.
  37. 1978 Map of Reager, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Reager, 1979 Print
    1978 Reager
    1979 Print · USGS
    The high plains of Norton County are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape shaped by water and rail. Researchers can locate the Oronoque Cem, trace the paths of competing railroads, and find small communities like Reager and Dellvale.
  40. 1978 Map of Almena SW, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Almena SW, 1979 Print
    1978 Almena SW
    1979 Print · USGS
    Norton County's rural heartland is captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by prairie watercourses and iron rails. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and locate local landmarks like Mount Olive Cem and Calvert.
  43. 1979 Map of Logan SW
    1979 Map of Logan SW
    1979 Logan SW
    1979 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Norton and Graham counties come into focus in the late 1970s, defined by the winding course of Bow Creek. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Whitfield Cem and Buchanan Brown Cem or locate the local Townhall.
  46. 1979 Map of McCook
    1979 Map of McCook
    1979 McCook
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Republican River valley of southwest Nebraska is seen here in the late seventies, a region of rail-connected river towns and extensive irrigation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through McCook, the Burlington Northern line, and water landmarks like Medicine Creek.
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