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1995 Map of Salem

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Salem sits at the heart of this landscape, where the Salem River meets a complex network of marshlands and tidal creeks. The settlement pattern reflects the area's deep coastal heritage, with centers like Quinton and Hancocks Bridge connected by historic corridors such as Quaker Neck Road. Evidence of the region’s early educational and social infrastructure is scattered throughout the rural townships, preserved in the locations of the Town Hall Sch, Wyncoop Sch, and Elsinboro Sch. Along the riverbanks, features like Majors Wharf and Sinnickson Landing underscore the maritime economy that once dominated these shores.

Conservation efforts are prominent across the wetlands, notably within the Salem River State Wildlife Management Area and Mannington Meadow. The map also captures the transition of the local economy through the presence of the Salem Airport and various industrial markers like the Substation near Quinton. For genealogists, the inclusion of Evergreen Cem and smaller local landmarks provides essential touchpoints for tracing family histories in Elsinboro and Mannington townships.