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2021 Map of Salem

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The confluence of the North Fork Big Nemaha River and the South Fork Big Nemaha River creates a distinctive hydrologic landscape in this section of Richardson County. The village of Salem is positioned near these waterways, showing a compact street grid including Main St and Spring St. To the northwest of the settlement lies Maple Cem, a key landmark for local genealogical research.

Further east, the settlement of Straussville sits near the northern boundary, while the surrounding countryside is defined by an extensive network of creeks and drainage systems. Of particular note is the Old Channel Big Nemaha River, which indicates historical shifts in the river's path through the valley. Managed water features such as the Towle-Martin Reservoir and Campbell Reservoir illustrate the development of water resources in this agricultural region of Nebraska.