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1916 Map of Shawneetown

Name: 1916 Topographic Map of Shawneetown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The Ohio River dictates the landscape of this borderland, where Illinois and Kentucky meet amidst a complex network of sloughs, lakes, and river-based transport. Shawneetown stands as a primary hub, protected by the Shawneetown Hills and connected by the Louisville and Nashville railroad. The map documents an era of river-dependent industry and transit, evidenced by numerous river landings like Sellers Landing and Wilson Landing, alongside the Saline Rocks Ferry crossing the Saline River.

Extraction and agriculture are clearly defined, from the Saline Mines in the west to the Davis Mine and the Western Kentucky Coal Company Railroad in Kentucky. The interior is dotted with legacy institutions like the Brickyard School, St Johns Church, and Westwood Cemetery, reflecting a densely settled rural community before mid-century shifts. Unique river features like Cincinnati Towhead and Saline Island highlight the shifting nature of the river channel.