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2018 Map of Serena

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Serena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Fox River cuts a winding path through this portion of LaSalle County, carving deep valleys and defining the landscape around Serena and Norway. The river’s influence is evident in the concentration of historical burial sites along its banks and bluffs, including the Fox River Cem, Norway Cem, and Nelson Cem. These small, family-named plots, such as the David Strawn Cem and Olson Cem, provide significant markers for genealogical research in this rural corridor.

South of the river, the terrain flattens into a grid of agricultural land and tributaries like Brumbach Cr and Walbridge Cr. Near the southern edge, the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor represents the area's deeper connection to historical transportation networks. Notable landmarks like Indian Island and Rottner Field further distinguish the geography of this 2018 survey, reflecting a region that maintains its agrarian character while preserving its pioneer-era heritage through its numerous cemeteries and watercourses.