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1966 Map of Salem Church

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Salem Church
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Salem Ch and Old Salem Ch stand as spiritual anchors in a landscape defined by the winding Rappahannock River and significant Civil War heritage. The southern half of the sheet covers portions of the Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania National Military Park, where historic routes like Plank Road and Old Plank Road intersect with the community of Chancellor. Local industry and infrastructure are evident in the Spotswood Furnace Ruins and an Old Railroad Grade that cuts through the terrain near Fivemile Fork.

Modern water management is central to the area's development, highlighted by the sprawling Motts Run Reservoir and Ni River Reservoir. These reservoirs, along with numerous named runs such as Horsepen Run and Falls Run, illustrate the complex drainage system of the Virginia Piedmont. Rural settlements like Holly Corner, Berea, and Waverly Village provide a detailed view of the regional growth patterns during the mid-20th century.