2017 Map of Salem

About this map

Salem serves as the central hub of this McCook County landscape, situated where the high terrain of the Coteau des Prairies begins its gradual descent. The town's grid is established around N Main St and Center Ave, with local history anchored at the Saint Mary's Cem and Wildwood Cem on the eastern outskirts. The surrounding prairie is defined by a complex glacial hydrology, characterized by numerous depressions and wetlands like Tuschen Slough and Schimmel Slough. To the south and east, the drainage network of the W Fork Vermillion River carves a path through the township, illustrating the relationship between the regional watershed and the agricultural sections. This survey provides a clear look at the intersection of early settlement patterns and the natural water bodies such as Macke Lake during the early 21st century.