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2010 Map of Swan Lake

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Swan Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Swan Lake sits at the heart of this landscape where the water of Swan Lake Slough and Swan Lake Creek meets the rugged eastern slopes of the Malad Range. The settlement pattern here is sparse, centered on the small communities of Swan Lake and Coulam, connected by a network of rural routes like Coulam Rd and Oxford Rd. The terrain is defined by significant elevations such as Dry Hollow Mountain and Heart Mountain, which overlook the natural springs and drainages that sustain this high-desert environment.

Water sources are vital landmarks in this Idaho corridor, including Dry Hollow Spring and Heart Mountain Spring. These springs, tucked near features like Hutchins Canyon and Cedar Hill, likely served as critical points for early livestock operations and travelers moving through the valley. The map details the drainage of Cottonwood Creek and Stockton Creek, illustrating how the local geography dictates the paths of historical thoroughfares like Stockton Rd and S Cottonwood Rd.