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2010 Map of Salem

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Salem and its surrounding rural townships are situated within a landscape defined by the winding course of the Skunk River and several local tributaries. This 2010 survey records the layout of numerous small agrarian settlements, including Houghton, Saint Paul, and Pilot Grove, which remain focal points for local commerce and community life. The distribution of several burial grounds, such as Saint John Cemetery and Saint James Cemetery, offers a clear spatial record of the area's genealogical history and family lineages.

Transportation throughout the region relies on a grid of secondary roads like Salem Rd and St Paul Rd, connecting isolated farmsteads to the central hubs and their respective post offices. Significant water features including Sugar Creek and Bogue Creek traverse the agricultural fields, with the Fish Creek Bridge marking a notable crossing point. This map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure and community layout of southeastern Iowa at the start of the 21st century.