2015 Map of Rosiclare

About this map

The Ohio River carves a deep boundary through this riverine landscape, separating the rugged Illinois hills from the Kentucky lowlands. On the northern bank, the historic river towns of Rosiclare and Elizabethtown serve as primary hubs for the region, where the street grids meet the water's edge near Hurricane Island. The terrain inland is defined by the dense woodlands of the Shawnee National Forest, marked by family-named landmarks like Keeling Hill and Lavender Hill. A network of rural cemeteries, including Stone Church Cem and Critchlow Cem, are scattered across the uplands, providing a clear record of generations of settlement. In Kentucky, the small communities of Carrsville and Milford sit along winding creeks like Thrilkeld Br and Deer Creek, which drain into Barnett Lake and the larger river system, illustrating the agricultural and maritime character of the borderlands.