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1985 Map of Salem

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The dense urban centers of Salem, Peabody, and Beverly dominate this coastal landscape, reflecting centuries of North Shore development. The intricate waterfront shows industrial and maritime legacy through landmarks like Derby Wharf and the Salem Terminal Wharf, while the interior reveals major 20th-century institutions such as Salem State College and the sprawling grounds of the Danvers State Hospital.

Transit networks are a defining feature, with the Boston and Maine railroad threading through the cities and a high density of highway junctions, including Interchange 25. Beyond the urban core, the map detail extends to the rocky coastline of Salem Neck and out into Salem Sound, where Bakers Island and Great Misery Island stand as prominent landmarks. This mid-1980s view captures a region where high-tech research at the Bates Laboratory of Nuclear Science (MIT) exists alongside the deep-rooted local history found in Harmony Grove Cemetery and Old Settlers Cem.