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2018 Map of New Salem

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

New Salem serves as the primary hub of this North Dakota landscape, situated at the intersection of modern infrastructure and the older pathways of Old Hwy 10. The town's grid is detailed down to Main Ave and Birch Ave, while the surrounding prairie is marked by significant landmarks like School Hill and the Saint Pius V Catholic Cem. To the southwest, the small settlement of Sims remains visible near the Sims Cem, positioned along the winding course of Sims Cr.

The geography of Morton County is defined by a series of distinct rises, including Klondike Butte, Gaebe Hill, and the prominent Pointed Hill. These elevations are carved by a network of seasonal watercourses such as Cut Bank Cr, Crooked Cr, and Beaver Cr, which dictate the placement of rural roads like Co Rd 139 and various section-line tracks. The map captures a moment where high-speed transit via the interstate corridor parallels the slower, historic routes that originally connected these agricultural and ranching communities.