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1954 Map of Salem

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Active mining operations define the economy of the Crittenden Co Livingston Co borderlands during the mid-1950s. The landscape is dotted with specialized extractions, including the Keystone Mine and Fluorite Flotation Mill, Glendale Mines, and Eagle Babb Mine. These industrial sites are interspersed with the traditional rural infrastructure of the era, such as Liberty Grove Ch and the Siloam Sch.

The settlement of Salem serves as a southern anchor, while smaller communities like Sheridan, Levias, and Midway are connected by a network of local roads including U.S. 60. The terrain is characterized by prominent high points such as Hardin Knob, Cave Hill, and the Kirk Knobs, with the underlying geology highlighted by landmarks like Crittenden Spring. Watercourses like Coe Field Creek and Hurricane Creek wind through the valleys, providing drainage for a region heavily invested in both agriculture and mineral wealth.