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1967 Map of Paducah NE

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Paducah NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Shawnee National Forest occupies the northern half of this terrain, where the deeply dissected uplands of southern Illinois meet the floodplains of the Ohio River valley. This 1967 survey reveals a landscape densely populated with small family and community landmarks, particularly evident in the high concentration of burial grounds such as Masonic Cem, Golightly Cem, and the uniquely named Buzzard Roost Cem. These sites, along with rural congregations like Mt Pleasant Ch and Azotus Ch, suggest the deep-rooted genealogical history of Massac and Pope counties.

In the south, the settlement of Brookport sits protected behind a significant levee, reflecting the hydrological reality of life near the river. The interior transition from forest to farmland is marked by features like Sycamore Plain and numerous small watercourses including Sevenmile Creek and Mallard Creek. Of particular interest to local historians are the subterranean features of the limestone bluffs, notably Brasher Cave and Roe Cave, alongside several Gravel Pits that supported the local road infrastructure.