2023 Map of Salem

About this map

The town of Salem serves as the focal point of this Harrison County landscape, where the campus of Salem International University and the historic corridor of the North Bend Rail-Trl intersect. The terrain is defined by a dense network of steep hollows and runs, including the uniquely named Bear Attack Run and Raccoon Run. Settlement patterns follow the valley floors, with the communities of Industrial, East Salem, and Bristol clustered along the southern transit corridor near the City Reservoir. In the northern reaches, smaller hamlets like Sedalia and Flinderation are situated among family-named landmarks such as Sedalia Cem and the Knight of Pythias Cem. To the east, the recreational waters of Lake Floyd provide a distinct contrast to the surrounding ridges, illustrating the transition from traditional Appalachian valley settlements to modern residential developments.