1982 Map of Paducah East

About this map

The confluence of the Ohio River and the Tennessee River serves as the focal point for this 1980s portrait of Paducah. This river-driven economy is evident in the extensive rail infrastructure of the Illinois Central and the presence of the North Yard. While the urban core contains the Courthouse and Barkley Museum, the surrounding areas like Tyler, Woodlawn, and Reidland show the post-war suburban growth typical of Western Kentucky. Genealogists will find a high density of family and community landmarks, including the large Oak Grove Cem and Maplelawn Cem, along with numerous rural houses of worship such as Highland Ch and Hamilton Chapel. The landscape is defined by the alluvial geography of Black Gray Ridge and the complex waterways of Clarks River and its various branches.