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2022 Map of Elva

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Elva
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Clarks River meanders through the heart of this landscape, defining a complex system of wetlands including Milliken Swamp, Coon Pond, and Benge Pond. The terrain is marked by distinctive local landmarks like Hogskin Ridge and the Devils Elbow, reflecting the intricate drainage patterns of the western Kentucky lowlands. This modern survey captures the rural character of Marshall County, where small settlements like Sharpe, Elva, and Iola are connected by a network of local roads such as Scale Rd and Griggstown Rd.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in numerous small burial grounds, including the Armstrong - Maple Hill Cem, Ewing - Dishman Cem, and Feezor Cem. The presence of Harris Hill Ford and Steam Mill Bend on the river suggests long-standing patterns of movement and early local industry, while the Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Trl highlights the modern conservation status of these riparian corridors.