1967 Map of Joppa

About this map

Joppa sits as a riverfront hub along the Ohio River, where industrial infrastructure and rural landscapes converge in the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by its energy and transportation networks, featuring the massive Shawnee Steam Plant (TVA) and the Paducah Plant (AEC), supported by an extensive system of conveyors and rail lines like the Chicago Burlington and Quincy. Just north of the river, the Mermet Lake State Conservation Area provides a contrast to the industrial activities along the banks.