2016 Map of Lower Salem

About this map

The West Fork Duck Creek and East Fork Duck Creek converge near Lower Salem, shaping a landscape of deep valleys and prominent ridges in southeast Ohio. This survey captures a network of rural settlements including Honesty, Elba, and Bonn, connected by winding township roads that follow the difficult topography of Dixon Ridge and Bakers Ridge. The area is characterized by its numerous small burial grounds and parish sites, such as Smith Ridge Cem and the Mount Ephriam Church, which serve as vital markers for local family history and genealogy. Along the southern edge of the map, the Muskingum River cuts a wide path, while smaller tributaries like Bear Cr and Cats Creek drain the surrounding hills. The map provides a detailed view of the 19th-century land divisions, showing the enduring section lines and township boundaries of T5N R9W and T5N R8W.