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1998 Map of New Salem

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of New Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The rural landscape of northern Pike County is defined by the winding course of McKee Creek and its South Fork McKee Creek, carving through the townships of New Salem and Griggsville. By the late 1990s, the area's development shows a mix of traditional agriculture and modern infrastructure, centered around the village of New Salem and the transit corridors of Interchange 31 and Interchange 35. A sprawling Gas Field in the northwest corner indicates the region's energy resources, while family-named burial grounds like Staggett Cem and Hinman Cem preserve the genealogy of early settlers.

To the south, the expansion of the county seat is evident near Lake Pittsfield, where Campgrounds and Recreation Areas surround the water. The presence of the Pittsfield-Penstone Airfield and the historic Maysville Station reflect the evolving transportation network that has shaped this part of Illinois. This survey also captures numerous rural landmarks, from the Pleasant Grove Cem to the Gaging Station on Bay Creek.