2016 Map of Salem

About this map

Salem anchors this region where the industrial character of the Mahoning and Columbiana county line meets the headwaters of the Beaver Creek watershed. The city is surrounded by a dense network of early crossroads settlements like New Albany, Greenford, and Washingtonville, many of which maintain their historical identities through local cemeteries and small-scale infrastructure. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Middle Fork Little Beaver Creek and its tributaries, including Cherry Valley Run, which cut through the hills south of the Mahoning County and Columbiana County line. Significant local landmarks such as Salem Airpark Inc and numerous historic burial grounds, including Hope Cem and Grandview Cem, offer a detailed view of the community's development and genealogy. The presence of New Albany Marsh and Western Reserve Lake highlights the varied aquatic landscape that supported both early settlement and modern conservation.