2011 Map of Cave-in-Rock

About this map

Cave-In-Rock serves as a central hub on the Illinois side of the Ohio River, where the Cave In Rock Ferry maintains a traditional river crossing to the Kentucky shore. The landscape is defined by the river's influence, featuring notable landforms like Cave In Rock Island, Walker Bar, and McKinley Island. In the surrounding countryside of Hardin County and across the water in Kentucky, a network of rural life is evident through numerous family and community landmarks. Researchers can trace historical sites such as Peters Creek Cemetery, Dunn Spring Cemetery, and Underdown Cemetery. Local industry is represented by the Alco Mine, Spring Mine, and Rigsby Quarry, while recreational spaces like the Tower Rock Camp and Picnic Area utilize the river's edge. The southern portion of the sheet reveals the smaller settlements of Tolu and Irma along a system of creek-fed valleys including Hurricane Creek and Caney Fork.