2016 Map of West Salem

About this map

West Salem and Burbank anchor this survey of the northern Wayne County border, where the landscape is defined by the headwaters of Killbuck Creek and its many tributaries like Repp Run and Little Killbuck Creek. The map reveals a dense network of township roads and family-named landmarks that speak to the area's agricultural foundations. Numerous small burial grounds are scattered throughout the countryside, including the Old Dutch Reformed Cemetery and Warners Congress Cemetery near the village of Congress. The terrain features several notable water bodies like Boreman Lake and Mowrer Lake, while the eastern portion is marked by the distinctive elevation of Bald Knob. This record provides a clear view of the intersection of rural life and natural drainage patterns, from the Muddy Fork in the west to the small settlements of Aukerman and Armstrong in the east.