1965 Map of Salem South

About this map

Salem sits at a mid-century crossroads where the Baltimore and Ohio and Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroads intersect near the County Fairground. This portion of Marion County reveals a landscape transitioning from the municipal activity of the Sewage Disposal plant and Drive-in Theater to a rural network of small family-named landmarks. To the south, the waters of Lake Centralia and the meandering Crooked Creek define the topography, while the eastern reaches are marked by the small settlement of Cartter. The map records numerous country institutions, from the Raccoon Sch to several remote burial grounds like Antioch Cem and Dunkard Cem, which provide essential touchpoints for genealogical research. Scattered Oil Wells across the townships of Raccoon and Salem indicate the region's mid-century extractive industry, operating alongside established community centers like Young Chapel and Bethlehem Ch.