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2016 Map of New Salem

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of New Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

New Salem and Orange anchor this rural landscape where the border of Rush, Fayette, and Franklin counties meet. The terrain is defined by a series of north-south flowing watercourses, including the Little Flatrock River, Sanes Cr, and the branches of Garrison Creek. These waterways dictated the placement of early settlements and road networks, such as E-Orange Pike, which cuts across the established township grid.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites throughout the region, including the Old Friends Church Cem, Little Salt Creek Cem, and Gregg Cem. The transition from historic agrarian roots to modern aviation is evidenced by the McMinn Airport located just south of New Salem. Local landmarks like Woodland Retreat Lake and the various country school roads, such as W Johnson School Rd, reflect the long-standing community structure of this corner of Indiana.