1959 Map of Shawneetown

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey, dividing the Illinois communities of Gallatin and Hardin counties from the Kentucky landscapes of Union County. A unique dual-settlement pattern is visible here: Old Shawneetown sits on the riverbank, while the relocation to New Shawneetown inland reflects the area's struggle with flooding. The river valley is punctuated by several sloughs and lakes, including Cypress Slough and Fish Lake, while the uplands of the Shawnee National Forest rise to the southwest.