2011 Map of Salem West

About this map

The Willamette River bisects the landscape of the state capital, separating the core of Salem from West Salem as the city expanded in the early 21st century. The east bank is densely marked by civic and educational institutions, including the campus of Willamette University and the Oregon State Penitentiary. A significant concentration of burial sites, such as Lee Mission Cemetery, Pioneer Cemetery, and City View Cemetery, provides a wealth of data for local genealogy and land-use studies. To the south and west, the terrain rises toward Illahe Hill and Croisan Ridge, while the river's floodplain is dominated by the sprawling Minto Brown Island Park. This detailed study also captures the development of residential pockets like Salemtowne and the rural-to-suburban transition at Grabenhorst Corner and Liberty.