2019 Map of New Salem

About this map

Orange and New Salem anchor this rural landscape at the intersection of Rush, Fayette, and Franklin counties. The terrain is defined by the drainage of the Little Flatrock River and Sanes Cr, where the winding topography of the East Fork White River watershed begins to take shape. This survey reveals a dense network of local family history markers, particularly through its numerous burial grounds. From the Old Friends Church Cem in the north to the Little Salt Creek Cem and Old Brick Cem near the southern border, these sites point to the long-standing agricultural communities that have occupied these hills for generations. The inclusion of McMinn Airport and small hamlets like Mauzy and Farmington illustrates the modern configuration of this farming region, while the creek names like Frazee Cr and Little Sanes Cr highlight the water sources that dictated early settlement patterns.