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2012 Map of Salem North

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Salem North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Tonti Oil Field and the surrounding agricultural landscapes of Marion County define this 2012 survey. The settlement of Alma serves as a local hub in the northeast, while the southern margin captures the northern outskirts of Salem, including Bryan Memorial Park and the Salem-Leckrone Airport. This era shows a landscape managed for both resources and recreation, with numerous small water bodies such as Rochester-Goodell Reservoir and C and E Reservoir punctuating the drainage basins of Crooked Cr and Vermilion Cr.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial sites, including Martin Cem, Allman Cem, and Eagan Cem, often located near historical homesteads or vanished crossroads like Tonti and Brubaker. The grid of county roads, such as Givens Chapel Rd and Possum Trot Rd, provides a clear framework for locating family landmarks and understanding the rural development of central Illinois in the early 21st century.