1951 Map of Elva

About this map

The East Fork Clarks River winds through this low-lying landscape, defining the rural character of Marshall and Graves counties at mid-century. The river's path is marked by distinctive hydrological features such as Devils Elbow, the swampy Burkholder Deadening, and Steam Mill Bend. The Jefferson Davis Highway serves as the primary artery for northern settlements like Sharpe, while the Louisville and Nashville RR cuts through the southern terrain, supporting the small community of Elva.