2019 Map of Elva

About this map

Clarks River dominates this landscape as it meanders toward Calvert City, creating a complex network of wetlands including Milliken Swamp, Dunn Slough, and Persimmon Slough Cr. The terrain is marked by distinctive hydrological features such as Steam Mill Bend and the sharp turn of Devils Elbow near Hogskin Ridge. Small crossroads communities like Sharpe, Elva, and Iola are scattered across the region, connected by a dense grid of rural roads named for local families and landmarks. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites, ranging from the Sharpe Church of Christ Cem to smaller family plots like the Ewing - Dishman Cem and Feezor Cem. The presence of several river crossings, such as Harris Hill Ford and the McCoy Ford Bridge, illustrates the historical reliance on these specific points to navigate the swampy bottomlands.