2023 Map of Nortons

About this map

Nortons serves as the central settlement point in this section of the Oregon Coast Range, where the Laguna River winds through a landscape of steep timbered ridges and narrow creek valleys. The local geography is defined by family and descriptive landmarks, such as Norton Hill and School Hill, which overlook the river's path. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Nortons Cem and Wigle Cem offers precise locations for tracing early families who settled along the river and its tributaries like Buttermilk Creek. This 2023 edition highlights a network of secondary roads, including Logsden Rd and Nashville Rd, that connect these isolated valley communities. Higher elevations are marked by notable passages such as Millers Gap, Indian Gap, and the Steer Divide, indicating the historic routes used to navigate the divide between Lincoln County and Polk County.