2016 Map of New Salem

About this map

The National Pike cuts a historic diagonal through this portion of Fayette County, serving as the primary corridor for a dense network of coal-patch towns and rural settlements. This landscape is defined by its industrial heritage and close-knit communities, where places like Tower Hill Number One, Keisterville, and Brier Hill established deep roots along the undulating terrain. The area's genealogical significance is anchored by numerous burial grounds, including Saint Peters Cem and Grace Cem, which sit alongside the residential clusters of Republic and New Salem. Water resources are centrally managed via the Dunlap Creek Watershed Reservoir and Pa-470 Reservoir, while the northern reaches are drained by Redstone Creek and Colvin Run. This map captures the modern footprint of a region built on extractive industry, evidenced by the clustered housing of Rocks Works and the enduring importance of transit routes like the National Pike.