1965 Map of Salem North

About this map

The city of Salem sits at a critical rail crossroads in the mid-1960s, where the Illinois Central and Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroads converge. This urban center serves as a hub for the surrounding township lands, featuring the Warmouth St Armory and the Salem Leckrone Airport to the north. The landscape is defined by the drainage of Crooked Creek and the Salem Reservoir, which provide essential water resources for the growing community. Beyond the city limits, the rural countryside is dotted with family-named landmarks and historical community centers like Givens Chapel and Green Ridge Ch. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous burial sites including Martin Cem, Alma Cem, and Hardin Cem, while the small settlements of Alma and Tonti anchor the smaller railroad stops and road junctions north of the county seat.