The village of Herschel is situated in a picturesque valley where Coal Mine Ravine joins the Eagle Creek Valley. The ravine was named for the soft lower-grade coal mined near here in the 1930s. Because the hilly terrain with its scattered limestone outcroppings, wooded coulees, and winding creeks was not suited for agriculture, the land was never cultivated for crops. As a result, much of the native prairie habitat has been preserved and has minimized disturbance to archaeological sites and ancient fossils.
Coal Mine Ravine is a haven for wildlife including deer and many small animals that find abundant food and shelter. All summer long the scenic valley is ablaze with colorful wildflowers - milkweed, purple vetch, pink wild roses, white fleabane and yarrow, and the feathery tufts of wild onion, to name a few.
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