2013 Map of Wickliffe

About this map

The Mississippi River dominates this landscape, where the shifting waters have created a complex network of chutes and sloughs including Island Number 1 Chute, Minor Slough, and Straight Slough. This fluvial environment is anchored by the historic river towns of Wickliffe and Bardwell, situated at the convergence of vital regional transport routes. The map records a riverine economy represented by Norfolk Landing and Pritchard Landing, which illustrate the longstanding dependence on water-based commerce in this corner of Kentucky. Inland, the terrain is defined by a dense web of creeks such as Mayfield Cr and Shelton Cr. Genealogists will find particular value in the documentation of the Wickliffe Cem and the Harrison Hughes Cem, while family-named roads like Hershel Jones Rd and N Ballard Church Rd provide a clear view of local land tenure and community development.