1958 Map of Paducah East

About this map

The confluence of the Ohio River and Tennessee River defines the landscape of this 1950s riverport hub, where the growing city of Paducah expands eastward into Tyler and Woodlawn. The urban grid is dense with civic infrastructure, including St Marys Academy, Lincoln High Sch, and the riverside pumping station. Across the water, the Clark Memorial Bridge provides the vital link to Brookport in Illinois, while the Paducah and Illinois Railroad spans the river toward the agricultural lowlands of Black Bottom. Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into a patchwork of rural homesteads and wetlands, featuring family landmarks like Allard Cem and the minnow rearing pools near Reidland. The map captures a moment of mid-century development, where traditional river-based industry meets suburban expansion and established neighborhood schools.