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1936 Map of Elva
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1936 Map of Elva

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Clarks River and its winding East Fork dominate this 1936 survey of western Kentucky, where the landscape is defined by the complex watercourses of the Jackson Purchase. The Nashville and Chattanooga St Louis Railway cuts north-south through the terrain, serving small rural hubs like Elva and Wiley. This era captures the transition of rural travel, showing the Jefferson Davis Highway alongside older river crossings such as Harris Hill Ford and the Bryan Ford Bridge. Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous community landmarks, including the Mt Moriah Ch and its associated cemetery, alongside rural schoolhouses like Sharp Sch and Gregg Sch. The presence of features like Steam Mill Bend points to the early industrial reliance on the river system before modern infrastructure reshaped the valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1936
Date Published1936
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain