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2017 Map of Norway

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Norway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Norway and Quinnesec anchor this portion of the Menominee River valley at the Michigan-Wisconsin border, a landscape defined by its industrial heritage and river power. The Menominee River winds through the southern half of the map, marked by dramatic natural drop-offs such as Piers Gorge Falls, Little Quinnesec Falls, and Sand Portage Falls. This corridor historically supported the region's timber and power needs, creating the Quinnesec Falls Flowage and establishing the groundwork for the neighboring communities.

Evidence of the area's geological and social history is prominent, from the elevations of Iron Hill and Brier Hill to the long-standing community centers at Norway Cem and Saint Anthony Cem in Niagara. Transportation patterns have transitioned over time, with the Iron Mountain to Norway State Trail repurposing former corridors, while Morosini Bridge provides a concrete link across the river. Natural water bodies like Fumee Lake and Hanbury Lake suggest the recreational and ecological character of the land north of the river's industrial edge.