New Salem Township, population 3,532, is one of nine townships in Union County, North Carolina. New Salem Township is 67.92 square miles (175.9 km2)[1] in size and is located in northeastern Union County. This township does not contain any cities or towns within its borders.
New Salem Township, Union County, North Carolina | |
|---|---|
 Location of New Salem Township in Union County | |
 Location of Union County in North Carolina | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
• Total | 67.92 sq mi (175.91 km2) |
| Highest elevation [2] (high point southwest end of township) | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Lowest elevation [2] (Floodplain of Richardson Creek on east side of township) | 278 ft (85 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 3,532[3] |
| • Density | 52.0/sq mi (20.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| Area code | 704 |
Geography
editThe Rocky River forms the northern boundary of the township. The northern part of the township is drained by the Rocky River and its tributaries and include Crisco Branch, Grassy Creek, Clear Creek, and Reason Branch. The rest of the township is drained by Richardson Creek and its tributaries. These tributaries include Water Branch, Gourdvine Creek, Salem Creek, Gold Branch, and Watson Creek.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "NC OneMap". www.nconemap.gov. State of North Carolina. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ a b "The National Map - Service Endpoints". viewer.nationalmap.gov. US Geological Survey. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ "US Census Bureau Populations". data.census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ^ "North Carolina Flood Hazard Area Effective". www.nconemap.gov. State of North Carolina. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
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