New Salem Township, Union County, North Carolina

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
Township
Location of New Salem Township in Union County
Location of Union County in North Carolina
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyUnion
Area
 • Total67.92 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)
 • Total3,532[3]
 • Density52.0/sq mi (20.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EDT)
Area code(s)704

Geography

The 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
  1. "NC OneMap". www.nconemap.gov. State of North Carolina. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  2. "The National Map - Service Endpoints". viewer.nationalmap.gov. US Geological Survey. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  3. "US Census Bureau Populations". data.census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
  4. "North Carolina Flood Hazard Area Effective". www.nconemap.gov. State of North Carolina. Retrieved 16 October 2020.


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