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Loading map...1961 Map of Salem
USGS Topo · Published 1963About this map
Salem serves as the focal point of this Harrison County landscape, where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad cuts through the valley alongside the Fork. The map illustrates a transitional period for the area, balancing industrial utility with burgeoning residential and recreational developments like Lake Floyd. To the west, the State Industrial Home and the Armory indicate the town's institutional importance, while the surrounding hills are dotted with a high density of Gas Wells, reflecting the region's deep ties to the natural gas industry.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches
Editions of this 1961 Salem Map
2 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain