2011 Map of Salem

About this map

The confluence of the North Fork Big Nemaha River and South Fork Big Nemaha River dominates this Richardson County landscape, where the town of Salem serves as the primary hub. This 2011 survey illustrates a region defined by agricultural water management and energy extraction, featuring the Falls City Oil Field and significant infrastructure such as the Towle-Martin Dam and Campbell Dam. The settlement of Straussville appears in the northeast, connected by rural routes like Straussville Rd. Local history is anchored at the Salem Post Office and Maple Cemetery, while a complex network of tributaries, including Contrary Creek and Wildcat Creek, drain the surrounding terrain. The convergence of these watercourses into the main Big Nemaha River channel highlights the area's importance as a drainage basin for southeastern Nebraska.