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1954 Map of Paducah West

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Paducah West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Ohio River shoreline and the expansion of western Paducah define this mid-century landscape, where industrial infrastructure meets growing suburban residential areas. The Paducah and Illinois railroad line cuts across the northern terrain, linking the city to the Irvin S Cobb Bridge, while the Illinois Central network services the southern corridor near Lone Oak. Beyond the City Limits, the map reveals a dense network of local institutions essential for genealogical research, including the Mount Kenton Cemetery, Temple Israel Cem, and the Stanley Cem.

Educational and community landmarks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, from the West Kentucky Sch in Rowlandtown to the Little Union Community Center in the west. The influence of the Massac Creek drainage system is evident, with multiple branches like Black Branch and the Middle Fork Massac Creek shaping the rural landscape outside the city's immediate reach. Large public spaces like Noble Park and Carson Park highlight the era's focus on urban recreation and civic planning.