1950 Map of Paducah

About this map

The confluence of the Mississippi River and Ohio River forms the geographic heart of this mid-century survey, a region where river commerce and rail networks converged at the southern tip of Illinois. Key transportation hubs like Paducah and Cairo are shown at a time of significant post-war development, situated near the intersection of the Tennessee River and Cumberland River. The landscape transitions from the Ozark Plateau in the west to the Shawnee Hills in the east, characterized by prominent landmarks such as Bald Knob and the Wildcat Hills.