2010 Map of Wickliffe

About this map

Wickliffe sits at a strategic bend where the Mississippi River creates a complex network of waterways and low-lying islands along the Kentucky-Missouri border. The landscape is defined by the significant hydrological influence of the river, which has carved out Island Number 1, Cane Island, and the Island Number 1 Chute. Historical river commerce is evidenced by landing sites such as Norfolk Landing and Pritchard Landing, while the interior is drained by meandering tributaries like Mayfield Creek and Buckheart Creek. Small settlements such as Winford, Birds Point, and Fillmore are connected by a rural road network that includes many family-named routes. Genealogists may find value in the documentation of the Wickliffe Cemetery and the Harrison-Hughes Cemetery, which anchor the local community history within this fertile riverine environment.