2017 Map of Oxford

About this map

Oxford sits at the southern edge of this Idaho landscape, nestled between the high elevations of Oxford Peak and the critical wetlands of the Oxford Slough Waterfowl Production Area. The geography is defined by a north-south corridor through Marsh Valley, where the waters of Marsh Creek and the Swan Lake Slough drain the surrounding heights of the Caribou National Forest. This 2017 survey details a rural economy tied to the land and its hydrology, evidenced by the Oxford Reservoir and numerous named drainages like Gooseberry Creek and Chicken Creek. Near the northern boundary, the settlement of Swanlake and the geologic landmark of Red Rock Pass mark a historic transit point through the mountains. Local history is anchored by the Oxford Cemetery and a network of county roads like County Road D1 and the Nordick Cutoff that connect these dispersed mountain communities.