1986 Map of Norway

About this map

The Middle Loup River meanders across this Thomas County landscape, carving a distinct valley through the Nebraska sandhills. Along its northern banks, the Burlington Northern railroad corridor parallels the water, connecting the small settlement of Norway to the wider region. This mid-1980s survey illustrates a rural economy defined by cattle ranching and light industry, notably centered on the Pearson Ranch in the southeast and a localized Quarry near the river. The map's contour lines reveal the intricate, undulating topography of the dunes, which dominate the area away from the river’s floodplain. These topographical details, combined with section lines like the boundary between T 23 N and T 22 N, provide a precise look at land use and natural drainage patterns in this portion of the Nebraska interior.