2014 Map of Salem Crossroads

About this map

The intersection of Old Cherokee Rd and Catawba Trail anchors this part of Fairfield County, where historical routes cross through the heavily wooded terrain of the Sumter National Forest. The landscape is defined by its drainages, including the W Fork Little River and Beaver Cr, which feed into the northern reaches of the Monticello Reservoir. Small settlements like Salem Crossroads, Rock Creek, and Old Buckhead are dispersed throughout the forest, often marked by local burial sites such as Salem Cem and Feaster Cem. These features reflect a settlement pattern of rural communities that have persisted alongside significant regional infrastructure and protected federal lands, offering a clear view of the area's geography and history at the start of the 21st century.