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1965 Map of Salem South

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Salem South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Salem anchors this mid-century landscape where agricultural land meets industrial and recreational expansion. The area is defined by a dense network of country roads connecting local landmarks like Young Chapel, Bethlehem Ch, and Mt Moriah Ch. These rural spiritual centers, along with numerous family cemeteries such as Paradise Cem and Antioch Cem, provide deep points of interest for genealogists tracing Marion County roots.

Transport and industry shape the terrain, with the Baltimore And Ohio and Missouri railroads cutting through the northern sectors near the County Fairground and Salem Country Club. To the west, the expansive Lake Centralia introduces a significant water feature, while the southern reach includes the small settlement of Cartter. The map also documents mid-century infrastructure like the local Drive-in Theater and several rural schools including Shanafelt Sch and Raccoon Sch, reflecting the community's mid-twentieth-century development.