
Wickliffe sits at the confluence of history and geography where the Mississippi River meets the diverse wetlands of western Kentucky. The town's civic heart is anchored by the Ballard County Courthouse, while the surrounding landscape is defined by the expansive bottomlands of the river and the meandering course of Mayfield Creek. This survey captures the intricate water systems of the region, including Minor Slough and the isolated waters of Lost Pond and Twin Lake. These features reflect a river-driven economy and a landscape shaped by seasonal flooding and shifting sediment.
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1928 · La Center
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Cairo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · La Center
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1933 · Cairo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Wickliffe
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Cairo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1951 · Blandville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Wickliffe SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000