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2014 Map of Salem

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Salem Fork valley serves as the primary corridor for development in this West Virginia landscape, anchoring the city of Salem and its neighbor, East Salem. This area is characterized by a dense network of narrow runs and hollows, such as Dark Hollow and Robey Hollow, which separate the various residential and academic hubs. The presence of Salem International Univ and the named community of Industrial highlights the area's dual identity as a center for both education and regional commerce.

Beyond the main valley, smaller settlements like Sedalia, Bristol, and Flinderation are scattered among the ridges. Local genealogy is well-preserved through several burial grounds, including Smith Chapel Cem and Enon Cem. The complex topography is defined by numerous waterways like Buffalo Calf Fork and McIntire Fork, which dictated the winding paths of roads like Skelton Run Rd and Cherry Camp Rd.