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2022 Map of Swan Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Clinch River meanders through the heart of this landscape, carving dramatic features such as Craneneck Bend and the namesake Swan Island. The terrain is defined by a dense succession of ridges and hollows, including Troublesome Ridge and Copper Ridge, which have historically dictated the placement of small rural settlements like Lawson Mill and Bray. This topographic study reveals a deeply entrenched family history, evidenced by dozens of namesake cemeteries tucked into the hollows, such as Hensley Cem and Moles Cem.

Navigation through the valleys follows historical corridors like War Creek Rd and Caney Valley Rd, linking high points such as Evans Knob with low-lying river hazards like Clouds Shoals and Thirtymile Shoals. The map captures the complex borders of Hancock, Grainger, Hawkins, and Claiborne counties, showing how the river and ridges serve as both barriers and connectors for these upland communities.