1955 Map of Eddyville

About this map

The Cumberland River carves a deep path through Lyon, Caldwell, and Crittenden Counties in this mid-century survey, a landscape defined by its river-borne history and industrial transition. Long before the dams altered the regional hydrology, the Eddyville Ferry remained a vital crossing point, and the State Penal Farm occupied a prominent position near the riverbank at Eddyville. The map captures the remnants of the area's iron heritage through labels like Suwanee Furnace and Kelly Furnace, alongside active industrial sites such as the Fredonia Valley Quarry.