June 13, '07. You are looking at the Ohio R. from the Paducah, KY waterfront. To the left is downstream, 50 m. to the mighty Mississippi. Paducah has invested millions of dollars in its waterfront and in restoration of its historic downtown district. I believe it's on its way to becoming the gem of the heartland rivertowns. Still unspoiled, we can only hope that "progress" doesn't become the servant that devours its own tail.