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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

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The Elk River carves a winding path through this borderland where Tennessee and Alabama meet, shaping a landscape of deep hollows and prominent ridges. Small agricultural communities and family settlements define the region, including Salem, Leggtown, and Gourdsville. The area is notably dense with family burial grounds such as Cunningham Cem, Dupree Cem, and Gaston Cem, offering a valuable record for genealogical research in both Giles and Limestone Counties.

Water is the primary sculptor of the terrain, from the Chickasaw Shoals near Gipsy to the expansive waters of Wheeler Reservoir. Named springs like Gaston Cave Spring and Beasley Spring are tucked into the hillsides, while Buck Island Bridge provides a vital crossing over the river. The road network, featuring routes like Easter Ferry Rd and Grigsby Ferry Rd, suggests a long history of river-based transport and connection between these rural uplands.