2014 Map of Swandale

About this map

Swandale sits along the Buffalo Creek corridor in this 2014 representation of the mountainous boundary between Clay and Nicholas Counties. The landscape is defined by its industrial and burial history, particularly evident in the presence of the Taylor Fork Refuse Disposal Lake and several small family or community burial grounds like Ramsey Cem and Acree Cem. Settlement patterns follow the winding creek beds and narrow ridges, with small clusters at Cressmont, Eakle, and Enoch. High points such as Big Knob and Wallowhole Knob provide significant vertical relief, while the Pond Ridge Lookout Tower remains a notable landmark on the eastern ridge. This survey documents the modern road network, including the Dundon Widen Rd and numerous county routes, alongside the complex drainage system of the Hickory Fork and Lilly Fork.