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2024 Map of Swifton West

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Swifton West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Black River defines the western edge of this Jackson County landscape, weaving through a series of dramatic oxbows and bends including Eagle Lake Bend and Battle Axe Bend. This hydrography suggests a dynamic floodplain history, evidenced by numerous remnant channels like Bee Tree Slough, Persimmon Slough, and Grunnel Slough. These natural water features contrast with the straight lines of the Tuckerman Ditch and Hatcher Ditch to the south, which indicate efforts to manage the low-lying terrain for agriculture.

Small settlements such as Centerville and Kenyon are scattered across the interior, while Swifton occupies the eastern margin. For those researching local family history, the map identifies several distinct burial grounds, from the larger Swifton Cem to the smaller Foust - Adams Family Cem and Bandy Cem. The road network, including State Hwy 145 and various Jackson County roads, connects these rural points across the alluvial plain.