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1982 Map of Joppa

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Joppa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Ohio River shoreline defines this borderland between Illinois and Kentucky, dominated by heavy industry and large-scale conservation efforts. On the Illinois bank, the village of Joppa is characterized by extensive infrastructure, including a Powerplant, massive conveyors, and a Pumping Station. Across the water in Kentucky, the massive Shawnee Steam Plant (TVA) and the Energy Research and Development Administration (Paducah Plant) reflect the region's mid-century role in power generation and nuclear development.

Away from the industrial riverfront, the landscape transitions into managed wilderness at the Mermet Lake State Conservation Area and the West Kentucky State Wildlife Management Area. Local history is preserved in rural landmarks like Oak Grove Ch, Maple Grove Sch, and family burial grounds such as Kirkendall Cem and Brewer Cem. Rail transport is central to the area's layout, with lines of the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and Burlington Northern facilitating the movement of coal and materials.