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2013 Map of Salem

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Salem serves as the focal point of this 2013 survey, where the valley floor meets the rising slopes of Little Brushy Mountain and the prominent landmark of Hanging Rock. This era shows a densely settled landscape defined by numerous distinct residential neighborhoods and institutional grounds, including the Virginia Baptist Childrens Home and the Southern Lutheran Orphanage. The transport network is anchored by the Norfolk Southern rail line and the presence of the Trussmark Airport, reflecting the area's role as a regional hub.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with the Roanoke River and Mason Cr shaping the lowlands, while smaller impoundments like Loch Haven Lake and Lake Spring dot the terrain. The map records a complex web of modern infrastructure, from the Sinclair Brown Bridge to named hollows like Cole Hollow and Dark Hollow, illustrating how development has navigated the limestone-influenced landscape of the Roanoke Valley.