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1980 Map of Swifton West

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Swifton West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Black River meanders sharply through the western portion of this terrain, defining the border between Independence and Jackson counties. This dynamic hydrological environment is marked by deep oxbows and sloughs, including Battle Axe Bend, Running Water Bend, and Horseshoe Lake. The landscape reflects a highly managed agricultural system where natural watercourses like Cattail Creek and Village Creek are integrated with an extensive network of drainage infrastructure, such as Tuckerman Ditch and Pompeys Ditch.

Settlement is concentrated along the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor, where the town of Swifton serves as a primary hub. Family history is well-preserved across the rural landscape through numerous burial sites, including Harrison Cem, Dowell Cem, and Bandy Cem. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is visible at the Fish Hatchery and several flumes and siphons that support the region's complex water management.