1959 Map of Rosiclare

About this map

The industrial and riverfront character of Rosiclare and Elizabethtown dominates this mid-century landscape along the Ohio River. Heavy mineral extraction is central to the area's economy, evidenced by the extensive operations at the Rosiclare Mine, Ozark Mahoning Mine, and Alcoa Mine, complete with visible tailings ponds and a levee system protecting the town. Across the water in Kentucky, the rural character is more pronounced near Carrsville and Watson Bluff, where the land is carved by Deer Creek and Susan Creek.