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1954 Map of Joppa

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Joppa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Ohio River dominates this mid-century landscape along the border of Illinois and Kentucky, where the massive Shawnee Steam Plant (TVA) stands as a major industrial landmark. This 1954 survey captures a riverfront defined by complex hydrology, including Crutcher Slough and Metropolis Lake. Inland, the rural character of McCracken County is evident in small settlements like Rossington and Ogden Landing, alongside several family cemeteries such as Martin Cem and Hopper Cem that serve as important genealogical markers.

A network of local routes like Rossington Road connects these communities to New Liberty, which is anchored by the New Liberty Ch. The map also delineates a large tract managed by the Commodity Credit Corporation, illustrating the federal footprint on the local agricultural economy and land use during this era. Drainage patterns are well-documented through features like Brushy Bayou and Nasty Creek, reflecting the low-lying, water-dependent geography of the Ohio valley.