1996 Map of Shawneetown

About this map

Old Shawneetown sits along the bend of the Ohio River, illustrating a town's migration following historic flooding. This survey documents the distinction between the original riverfront settlement and the newer Shawneetown located further inland to the west. The landscape is dominated by the transition from the flat river bottoms and the Shawnee National Forest to the prominent rising terrain of Gold Hill. Extensive strip mines are visible in the western portion of the quadrangle near Junction, showing the industrial footprint on the land during the mid-to-late 1990s. Genealogical details are plentiful, with several family-named burying grounds including McGhee Cem, Kanady Cem, and Hogan Cem. The map also captures local landmarks like the Shawneetown State Memorial Picnic Area and the Toll Bridge connecting Illinois to Kentucky.