2013 Map of Palisades Dam

About this map

Swan Valley and the Palisades settlement occupy the fertile bend of the Snake River in this 2013 survey, illustrating the managed landscape of Bonneville County. The map is dominated by the northern reaches of the Palisades Reservoir, a vital water resource bordered by the expansive tracts of the Targhee National Forest and Caribou National Forest. Topographical details reveal a complex network of canyons and peaks that hem in the river valley, including Conglomerate Canyon and the prominent Sheep Creek Peak to the northeast. Human impact on the land is marked by the presence of Camp Little Lemhi and historic crossing points like Edwards Ferry. The transition from the developed Swan Valley Hwy corridor to the wilderness areas of Calamity Point and Red Ridge highlights the region's balance between agricultural settlement and protected federal forest lands.