1959 Map of Shawneetown

About this map

Old Shawneetown and its inland successor, New Shawneetown, anchor this detailed survey of the lower Ohio River valley. This era reveals a landscape transitioning from river-centric commerce to inland extraction, marked by the extensive Shawneetown National Forest and a complex network of wetlands such as Cypress Slough and Big Lake. The map captures the industrial character of the region through numerous extractive sites like the Kuykendall Mine, Minerva Mine No 1, and the cluster of Saline Mines. Small communities and river landings, including Caseyville and Saline Landing, dot the banks, while the presence of the L & N and Baltimore and Ohio railroads highlights the vital transport corridors of the late 1950s. Genealogists will find a wealth of local detail, from the Shewmaker Sch to numerous family burial grounds such as McGhee Cem and Kanady Cem.