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1978 Map of Heath

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Heath
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Old Kentucky Ordnance Works and the expansive Paducah Plant dominate the landscape west of Paducah in the late 1970s. This industrial and military footprint sits alongside the West Kentucky State Wildlife Management Area, illustrating a complex mid-century transition from wartime production to energy research and conservation. The rural character of McCracken and Ballard counties remains evident in the network of small settlements like Cimota City, Heath, and Grahamville.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous community landmarks, including the Heath High School and several country churches such as Milburn Chapel and Bethel Church. The transportation infrastructure is anchored by the Illinois Central Gulf railroad and Barkley Airfield, which serve the region's movement of goods and people. Smaller family-named locations, such as Kelley Cemetery and Scott Cemetery, provide specific points of interest for those researching local family roots.