2018 Map of Joppa

About this map

Joppa occupies the northern bank of the Ohio River in this modern survey of the Illinois and Kentucky borderlands. The landscape transitions from the river's edge, marked by Snake Slough and Bean Br, to the agricultural uplands of Massac County. Small communities like Choat and Rossington anchor the road network, while several family and community burial grounds, including Kirkendall Cem, Liberty Ridge Cem, and Brewer Cem, provide significant touchstones for local genealogists. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses such as Bayou Cr and Nasty Cr, which drain into the main river valley. Near the eastern edge, the Metropolis Municipal Airport and Oak Glen Lake signify more recent development, yet the overall pattern of land use remains tied to the traditional crossroads and rural settlements that have characterized this riverine corridor for generations.