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1970 Map of Serena

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Serena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Fox River carves a winding path through this portion of LaSalle County, where the Old Indian Treaty Boundary still marks the landscape north of Norway. This 1970 snapshot of the Illinois countryside shows a region defined by its watercourses and early pioneer legacies, including numerous family and community burial grounds such as Nelson Cem and Spradling Cem. The village of Serena sits in the northwest, served by the Burlington Northern railroad, while the eastern reaches are dotted with local institutions like Norway Ch and Pope Sch.

Riverside recreation is prominent with Camp Merrybrook and Viking Campground situated along the wooded banks. The map also captures specialized transport and infrastructure, from the Prairie Lake Landing Strip to the rural utility lines along Telephone Road. Evidence of local industry appears in several Gravel Pit locations near Indian Creek, reflecting the area's geological utility amidst its sprawling agricultural townships.