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2022 Map of Salem

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Salem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Salem serves as the focal point of this Washington County landscape, surrounded by residential developments like Martin Heights, McCol Place, and Fair Acres. The geography is defined by the complex drainage of the Blue River system, including the W Fork Blue River and Middle Fork Blue River, which carve through the Mitchell Plain and around the prominent Blue River Mound.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites throughout the rural areas, including Crown Hill Cem, the Hicksite Church Cem, and the uniquely named New Old Blue River Cem. The map also captures the transition between the urban center at Salem and smaller outlying communities such as Canton and New Pekin. Notable infrastructure and landmarks include the Washington County Justice Center, Hardin Airport, and Lake Salinda, providing a detailed look at the modern civic and natural layout of the region.