2017 Map of Swifton West

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The Black River snakes through the western portion of this landscape, defining a complex network of wetlands and meanders such as Perkins Bend, Running Water Bend, and Battle Axe Bend. This river system creates a distinct divide between the alluvial lowlands and the higher ground where settlements and cemeteries are concentrated. Near the eastern edge, the town of Swifton sits along the rail corridor, supported by local landmarks like Swifton Cem. The rural interior is dotted with small communities including Centerville, Kenyon, and Vance, which are anchored by numerous family and community burial grounds such as the Foust-Adams Family Cem and Bandy Cem. A sophisticated drainage system, featuring Tuckerman Ditch and Hatchet Ditch, manages the water levels of the surrounding terrain, while smaller water bodies like Round Lake and Cow Pond remain as remnants of the river's shifting course.