2023 Map of Swandale

About this map

Swandale and Cressmont sit within a highly dissected landscape in Clay County, where the terrain is defined by narrow ridges and deep hollows. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of Buffalo Creek and its many tributaries, such as Wallowhole Fork and Sugarcamp Run. Significant topographic landmarks like Big Knob and Wallowhole Knob rise above the drainage basins, while Duffy Ridge and Widen Ridge provide the primary high-ground corridors for travel. This map records several family or community burial grounds including Ramsey Cem, Kyle Cem, and Acree Cem, which are often situated on hillsides near the small communities of Enoch and Eakle. The boundary between Clay and Nicholas counties crosses the southeastern portion of the map, cutting through the headwaters of Jim Young Fork and Lilly Fork.