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1951 Map of Wickliffe

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Wickliffe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Mississippi River dominates this mid-century landscape where Kentucky meets Missouri at the confluence of the Ohio. The riverside town of Wickliffe serves as a focal point, positioned near the historic Site of Fort Jefferson. The map reveals a complex riverine environment of sloughs and chutes, including Island No 1 and Cane Island, which are separated from the mainland by the Island No 1 Chute and Back Slough.

Railroad infrastructure is prominent throughout the corridor, featuring the Illinois Central Gulf and Gulf Mobile and Ohio lines. Further south, the town of Bardwell and the smaller Winford Junction indicate the era's terrestrial transport patterns. Local genealogy is well-represented through landmarks such as Wickliffe Cem, Harrison Hughes Cem, and North Ballard Ch, while the Dredge Ditch along Mayfield Creek illustrates the significant engineering efforts required to manage the area's low-lying drainage.