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2018 Map of Salem

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Salem serves as the primary hub in this corner of Taylor County, situated along the diagonal corridor of US Highway 27. The landscape is defined by the extensive Warrior Swamp and numerous low-lying water features such as Clay Hole Pond and Lily Pond. Small settlements like Athena and Carbur are connected by a network of secondary roads, many named for local families, including Bill Howell Rd and Robert Odum Rd.

Genealogists will find the Salem Cem located north of the town center, while those interested in the natural geography can trace the drainage patterns of California Cr and Hall Cr. The prevalence of named grades and road segments like Airport Grade and Carbur Tower Rd suggests a landscape managed for forestry and local access, where the distinction between dry land and wetlands like The Meadows shifts with the seasons.