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2019 Map of Paducah East

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Paducah East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Ohio River and Tennessee River converge near Paducah, defining a landscape where waterway commerce and urban expansion meet. This 2019 survey captures the developed riverfront and the intricate network of islands and towheads, such as Owens Island and Cuba Towhead, that shift with the currents. The city's grid extends southeast toward suburban communities like Farley and Reidland, while the Illinois Central RR corridor highlights the historical importance of rail transport in the region.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, including Oak Grove Cem and Maplelawn Cem on the Kentucky side, and Allard Cem across the river near Brookport. The transition from the urban core of Paducah to the lowlands of Black Bottom and Gray Ridge illustrates the geographic diversity of the river valley. Notable engineering landmarks like the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge serve as critical links between the neighboring states of Kentucky and Illinois.