1970 Map of Wickliffe

About this map

The confluence of the Mississippi River and major rail lines anchors this 1970s view of Western Kentucky, where the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad crosses the river near Wickliffe. The landscape is a complex of wetlands and alluvial bottoms, featuring the Peal Land Wildlife Management Area and numerous backwaters like Lost Pond and Cane Slough. Historical markers of the region's long human habitation are evident at the Ancient Burial City and the Site of Fort Jefferson south of the town center. Local family history is preserved at the Harrison-Hughes Cem and Wickliffe Cem, while the industrial footprint of the era is seen in the Industrial Waste Ponds and a Gravel Pit. The map captures the intricate boundary between Ballard Co and Carlisle Co amidst the meandering course of Mayfield Creek.