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2011 Map of Salem

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The city of Salem serves as the focal point of this 2011 survey, situated at the confluence of several county roads and highways in the Missouri Ozarks. The urban core is well-defined by a dense street grid, featuring local landmarks such as the Dent County Fairground and the large Northlawn Cemetery on its northern edge. Beyond the city limits, the landscape transitions into a network of small family burial grounds and agricultural tracts, with Spring Creek and its many branches like Nelson Branch carving through the terrain.

Water management is prominent throughout the region, evidenced by a series of reservoirs and earthen dams including Putman Lake, Bass Lake, and Lake Turner. Local history is preserved in the numerous named cemeteries that dot the countryside, such as Togleson Cemetery, Plank Cemetery, and Lucas Cemetery. These small plots, along with rural communities like Howes and Deep Ford, offer vital clues for genealogical research and the study of early settlement patterns in Dent County.