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1959 Map of Rudement

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Rudement
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Shawnee Mountain and its complex network of hollows dominate the southern reaches of this Saline County landscape, where the Shawnee National Forest meets active industrial sites. Significant topographical relief is evident at Bald Knob and Cave Hill, overlooking a valley floor shaped by the meandering Saline River and its numerous backwaters, including Davis Slough and Setter Slough. The cultural footprint of the late 1950s is preserved in the location of local landmarks like Rudement and Somerset.

Resource extraction is a defining characteristic of the terrain, with several Strip Mine operations and a Mine Tunnel near Cottage Grove appearing alongside rural institutions. Genealogists and local historians can locate many country churches and burial grounds, such as Mt Pleasant Ch, Saline Valley Ch, and the Colbert Cem. The map also captures the Saline County State Conservation Area, including the recreational waters of Glen Jones Lake.