2013 Map of Elva

About this map

Clarks River meanders through this portion of Marshall County, defining a landscape shaped by narrow waterways and traditional crossings. The settlement of Elva sits central to the sheet, surrounded by several family-named burial grounds like Wallace Cem and Feezor Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this rural corridor. Historically significant transit points are identified by features such as Harris Hill Ford and Bryan Ford Bridge, marking where locals negotiated the river's path long before modern infrastructure dominated. The northern boundary is defined by the heavy transit of I-24, contrasting with the quiet terrain around Hogskin Ridge and the winding Dunn Slough Cr. These features, alongside the hamlet of Sharpe, reveal a community where agriculture and family history remain deeply rooted in the physical geography of the river valley.