2022 Map of Salina

About this map

Germanville and Salina anchor this portrait of Jefferson County, where the rural landscape is defined by its deep religious and ethnic roots. The map reveals a dense network of country graveyards, such as the Polishville Cem and Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cem, reflecting the early Central and Eastern European immigrant settlements in the region. The southeastern corner is particularly concentrated with faith-based landmarks, including the New Sweden Baptist Cem, New Sweden Cem, and the Four Corners German Lutheran Cem. These sites, along with smaller family or community plots like Chilcott Cem and Courtney Cem, provide a precise spatial record for genealogical research. The terrain is bisected by numerous waterways including Walnut Creek, Turkey Cr, and Brush Cr, which shaped the early township roads and property boundaries of this agricultural corridor.