1967 Map of Joppa
USGS Topo · Published 1968About this map
Joppa occupies a strategic bend in the Ohio River during the late 1960s, serving as a hub where industrial activity meets the river landscape. The presence of the massive Shawnee Steam Plant (TVA) and the Paducah Plant (AEC) underscores the region's mid-century role in power generation and national atomic energy infrastructure. These industrial giants stand in contrast to the nearby Mermet Lake State Conservation Area and the West Kentucky State Wildlife Management Area, showcasing the dual nature of land use in this Illinois-Kentucky borderland.
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Editions of this 1967 Joppa Map
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Historical Maps of Joppa Through Time
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