2019 Map of Salem

About this map

The city of Salem serves as a central hub in this 2019 survey, where the Roanoke River and the Norfolk Southern railway lines parallel the valley floor. Education and civic administration anchor the downtown area, represented by Roanoke College and the Salem City Courthouse. The surrounding landscape transitions from the urban density of Roanoke to the steep ridges of Brushy Mtn and Green Ridge. To the north, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the high ground above Mason Cove. Smaller communities like Glenvar and Beverly Heights sit along the western corridors, while local family history is preserved in sites such as Harris Cem and Cain Cem. The presence of Trussmark Airport and the J Sinclair Brown-Bridge highlights the modern transportation infrastructure supporting this long-established Virginia valley region.