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1959 Map of Saline Mines

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Saline Mines
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The industrial and rural landscape of southern Illinois is defined by the extraction economy near the confluence of the Saline River and the Ohio River. Located within the Shawnee National Forest, this 1959 survey reveals an extensive network of mineral operations, including the Mahoning Mine, Victory Mine, and the Oxford Mine. These sites are clustered along the Hardin County and Gallatin County line, indicating a period of high activity for the regional fluorspar and coal industries.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and community hubs, such as the Shewmaker Sch and Saline Mines Ch. The map documents numerous small burial grounds, from Stanley Cem in the north to Smyrna Cem in the south, often located near small settlements like Cadiz and Lamb. Elevated points like the Peters Creek Lookout Tower and Tucker Hill overlook a terrain carved by Beaver Creek and Harris Creek.