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2011 Map of Salem

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Elk River winds through this borderland between Tennessee and Alabama, carving a landscape defined by dramatic bends and numerous spring-fed tributaries. The terrain is marked by distinct ridges and hollows, such as Gray Ridge and Gardner Hollow, which have long shaped the settlement patterns of rural communities like Gourdsville and Leggtown. Family history is deeply rooted here, evidenced by a high density of small burial grounds including the Browning Cemetery, Cunningham Cemetery, and Grigsby Cemetery near the riverbanks.

Industrial and agricultural life centers on the water, featuring the Elk River Fish Hatchery and crossings like the Buck Island Bridge. The map reveals the intricate drainage system of the region, from the Chickasaw Shoals to the winding course of Shoal Creek. This survey provides a clear view of the road network connecting isolated farmsteads and historic localities like Salem and Gipsy during the early 21st century.