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The Illinois Basin Coalfield is experiencing a resurgence in interest as utilities seek low cost,
dependable coal supplies to fuel the massive amount of new scrubbing taking place in the U.S. Utilities have found the Basin to be a suitable replacement of high cost Appalachian coal. Exporters have also found Illinois Basin coal to be an excellent fuel source in the international thermal market.
The 2011 Illinois Basin Coal Industry
Map Displays:
Coal Mines: All active and proposed coal mines identified with mine name, operator, and owner. Symbolized by production and surface/underground. Major reserves are also located.
Fine Coal Recovery Operations: All existing "culm" operations are shown.
Railroads: Over 10,000 miles of Class I and shortline railroads, plus locations of existing rail loadouts at mines.
Water Transportation: All existing and proposed coal trans-loading facilities on the various waterways
serving the Basin. Mile posts are also shown.
Consumers: From St. Louis to Louisville, Chicago to Paducah, all utility, industrial and institutional coal-fired plants-existing and proposed
Detailed Data: Tables and charts summarizing 2010 coal production and quality by mine and by company are provided.
Reference: States, counties, cities & towns, Interstates and US Highways.
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Size 40"x 48"- Scale: 1" = 7.5
miles - Current as of September, 2011
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