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1948 Map of Salem

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Salem waterfront and its surrounding tidewater lowlands define this mid-century New Jersey landscape, where the Salem River meets a network of marshes and meadows. The area's agricultural and industrial character is evident in the dense street grid of the city, transitioning into the expansive Mannington Meadow and Abbotts Meadow. Inland, the map documents a transition from the busy urban center near Majors Wharf to outlying rural communities like Quinton and Hancocks Bridge.

Evidence of local educational and civic history is preserved through the locations of the Clayville Sch, Welchville Sch, and Elsinboro Sch. Transportation history is highlighted by the Conrail line and the proximity of the Salem Airport. Significant landmarks such as the Town Hall and Evergreen Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of Salem County's seat and its surrounding townships.