2011 Map of Rosiclare

About this map

Mining operations dominate the landscape around Rosiclare and Elizabethtown along the northern banks of the Ohio River. This 2011 survey illustrates a heavy industrial footprint, specifically highlighting numerous fluorite or lead-zinc extraction points such as the Rosiclare Mine, Hillside Mine, and the Buzzards Roost Shaft Alcoa Mine. These sites are densely clustered near the riverbank, signaling a deep reliance on the waterway for transport. To the north, the Illinois Furnace Picnic Area and Iron Furnace Point of Interest signify the region's long heritage in iron smelting. Cultural and genealogical sites are frequent throughout the quadrangle, including the Stone Church Cemetery and Hardin Cemetery. The topography transitions from the river's floodplains, where Hurricane Island and Barnett Lake sit, to the interior hills where names like Whoopie Cat-Lake and Keeling Hill add local character to the rural terrain.