1981 Map of Salem
USGS Topo · Published 1982About this map
Salem serves as the regional hub for this part of Dent County, displaying a grid of civic infrastructure including the Courthouse, City Hall, and the Salem Memorial Hospital. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of Spring Creek and Dry Fork, where the terrain is marked by numerous family-named cemeteries such as Plank Cem, Gregory Cem, and Pace Cem. The area's industrial legacy is evident in the scattered mining operations, including the Plank Mine, Pomeroy Mine, and Simmons Hill Mine near the southern edge of the survey. The Burlington Northern railroad corridor cuts through the eastern half of the map, linking the small community of Howes to the larger county seat. This 1981 data reflects a mix of traditional Ozark land use and mid-century modernizations, from the Drive-in Theater and Country Club to older landmarks like Mt Olive Ch and Northwood Sch.
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