New Salem, ND
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- 2,172 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Set just off Interstate 94 about a half-hour west of Bismarck and Mandan, New Salem is a quiet community of roughly a thousand residents. It started in the 1880s as a railroad outpost, and it still keeps that classic small-town character today. Residents enjoy quiet streets, open prairie views, and plenty of elbow room, with the convenience of an easy highway drive straight into the metro area for work or shopping.
Daily life centers around the local school, community parks, and the Red Trail Links golf course. The town's most famous landmark is Salem Sue, a massive 38-foot Holstein cow sculpture standing on the hill above town to celebrate the area's dairy farming roots. For anyone looking for a friendly, affordable spot with space to breathe and quick access to the city, New Salem has a lot to offer.
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