2015 Map of Salem

About this map

Salem and its surrounding coastal communities in Essex County are shown here as they appeared in 2015, revealing a densely layered landscape of early colonial history and modern development. The North Shore's unique geography is defined by a series of rocky points and coves, from Beverly Harbor and Tuck Point to the historic Salem Maritime National Historic Site. Inland, the map captures the transition from urban centers like Peabody and Lynn to the residential areas of Wenham and South Hamilton. Notable for genealogists and local historians, the map identifies numerous small neighborhoods and former industrial hubs such as Tapleyville, Hathorne, and Danversport. High points like the infamous Gallows Hill and Witch Hill rise above the surrounding valleys of Nichols Brook and Frost Fish Brook, while large water bodies like Wenham Lake and the Putnamville Reservoir remain central to the regional geography.