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2024 Map of New Salem

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of New Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

New Salem serves as the primary hub of this Morton County landscape, where a grid of tree-lined streets like Elm Ave and Main Ave meet the open prairie. The town is flanked by several prominent burial grounds, including Graceland Cem, Saint Pius V Catholic Cem, and Peace Cem, providing a detailed record for local genealogical research. To the southwest, the smaller settlement of Sims sits near its namesake Sims Creek and the Sims Cem, reflecting the early pioneer history of the region.

The topography is defined by high points and drainage systems that shaped early land use. Elevations such as School Hill, Pointed Hill, and Klondike Butte rise above the surrounding fields, while the south-trending Rocky Ridge overlooks a network of waterways including Crooked Creek and Beaver Creek. This modern survey documents the persistent rural character of the North Dakota plains, tracing the section lines and county roads that have defined the territory since the late nineteenth century.