1959 Map of Saline Mines

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The Ohio River flows along the eastern border of this landscape where the Saline River meets the border of Gallatin and Hardin counties. Much of the southern terrain is dominated by the Shawnee National Forest, characterized by numerous named hollows and hills like Tucker Hill. This 1959 survey records an area deeply defined by extraction, specifically within the Mahoning Mines complex and smaller operations such as the Goose Creek Mine, Green Mine, and Victory Mine. These mines are interspersed with local landmarks that suggest a close-knit rural community, including the Shewmaker Sch and various family-named burial grounds like Earnshaw Cem and Dutton Cem. The presence of the Peters Creek Lookout Tower and a Landing Field reflects the mid-century infrastructure managing these wooded and industrial lands.