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2015 Map of Salem

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Salem serves as the primary hub in this portion of McCook County, situated where the rolling highlands of the Coteau des Prairies meet the plains. The landscape is defined by its glacial hydrology, featuring numerous depressions and water bodies such as Schimmel Slough, Tuschen Slough, and Macke Lake. Drainage is provided by the W Fork Vermillion River, which meanders southward through the eastern half of the quadrangle.

Agricultural land use is organized around a strictly defined grid of section roads, including 251st St and 259th St, interspersed with communal and religious landmarks. To the west of the river, the Golden View Colony represents a distinct settlement pattern, while local history is anchored at Saint Mary Cem and Wildwood Cem just outside the main town site. These features together illustrate a contemporary Great Plains community shaped by both natural water systems and traditional land divisions.