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2018 Map of Elba

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Elba
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Elba sits at the convergence of several waterways, dominated by the winding path of the Pea River and its numerous tributaries like Whitewater Creek and Beaverdam Creek. The town's layout is defined by its relationship with these waters, which historical records show have frequently shaped its development and industrial history. Transportation infrastructure is anchored by the Carl Folsom Airport and Simmons Bridge, connecting the central settlement to a vast network of rural roads such as Hickman Ave and Old Curtis Rd.

Surrounding the urban center, the landscape is punctuated by numerous family and community burial grounds, including Evergreen Cem and Wise Mill Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in Coffee County. The distribution of these cemeteries alongside small water bodies like Babes Pond and Lake Lorene reflects a traditional Southern settlement pattern where life and commerce remained closely tied to the available natural resources and local hydrology.