1969 Map of Swan Lake

About this map

Swanlake and the nearby rail siding of Swan Lake serve as the primary focal points in this high-desert landscape along the border of Bannock and Franklin Counties. The settlement pattern is defined by the Union Pacific Railroad and its alignment with the low-lying terrain of the Oxford Slough. To the east, the topography rises sharply into the Portneuf Range, creating a dramatic physical boundary between the agricultural valley and the upland wilderness. The presence of numerous springs—such as Dry Hollow Spring and Hutchins Spring—indicates the vital water sources that sustained early ranching and homesteading efforts in this arid Idaho corridor. The map provides a detailed view of the natural and man-made infrastructure, from the winding Stockton Creek to the grid of irrigation canals and storage bins that supported the local rural economy.