2010 Map of New Salem

About this map

New Salem and the rural crossroads of Orange anchor this corner of Rush County, defined by a landscape of small farmsteads and the winding headwaters of the Little Flatrock River. The region's history is deeply etched into the land through its numerous burial grounds, including the Old Friends Church Cemetery and Old Brick Cemetery, suggesting early Quaker influence and long-established family ties. The topography is shaped by a dense network of watercourses like Sanes Creek and Frazee Creek, which weave between the gridded county roads. In the south, the Woodland Retreat Dam has created Woodland Retreat Lake, a focal point of local water management. The area maintains its agricultural character, with small settlements like Glenwood and Farmington serving as historic touchpoints for the surrounding township.