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1958 Map of Paducah West

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Paducah West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Ohio River forms the northern boundary of this landscape where western Kentucky meets southern Illinois. Significant mid-century infrastructure defines the riverfront, including the Irvin S Cobb Bridge connecting Paducah to Brookport. The city’s westward expansion is evident in neighborhoods like Avondale Heights and Forest Hill, while further out, rural communities such as Lone Oak and West Paducah maintain a distinct identity tied to the surrounding farmland.

Transportation corridors like the Illinois Central Railroad slice through the terrain, supporting local industry and the Gravel Pit near Maxon. Genealogists will find a high density of rural landmarks, from family and community burial sites like Mount Kenton Cemetery and Massac Cem to numerous local congregations such as Palestine Ch and White Oak Ch. The presence of the County Sanitarium and various municipal schools like Concord Sch reflects the social infrastructure of McCracken County during this period.