2023 Map of Turner

About this map

The Waldo Hills and Salem Hills define the varied topography of this Marion County corridor, where the edge of Salem meets the agricultural valley floor. The landscape is marked by a complex network of drainage and irrigation, including McKinney Creek, the Perrin Lateral, and the Main Canal, reflecting a long history of water management for local farms. Small settlements like Turner and Aumsville serve as local hubs, while the rural interior is punctuated by historic burial sites such as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem and Twin Oaks Cem. The presence of small aviation facilities like Flying E Airport and Ames Airport suggests the continued importance of private transport in this fertile region. From the elevations at Barnett Knoll to the passage through Parrish Gap, the map reveals how the terrain has dictated the placement of roads like the Salem-Turner Rd.