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1996 Map of Saline Mines

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Saline Mines
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Ohio River forms the eastern boundary of this terrain where the Saline River cuts through the heavy timber of the Shawnee National Forest. This landscape is defined by its deep mining history, evidenced by the extensive Mahoning Mines complex and numerous smaller operations like the Minerva Mine No 1 and Goose Creek Mine. The settlement of Saline Mines sits near the northern edge, while Saline Landing marks a point of river access to the south.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history in the many small burial grounds such as Dutton Cem, Rutherford Cem, and Shewmaker Cem. For recreation and transit, the River to River Trail and Beaver Trail wind through the hills, passing landmarks like Camp Cadiz. The presence of the Hardin County Workcamp and a local Landing Field reflects the mid-to-late 20th-century infrastructure of this Illinois-Kentucky border region.