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2020 Map of Swan Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Swan Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Swan Lake Rim defines the dramatic western edge of this Klamath County landscape, overlooking the expansive Swan Lake Valley and its namesake seasonal water body. This high desert terrain is characterized by a series of springs and reservoirs that support the local livestock and agricultural economy, including Obernan Reservoir, Chapman Reservoir, and the appropriately named Big Springs.

The eastern portion of the quadrangle descends into the Yonna Valley via Welsh Gulch, where several family-named roads and landmarks, such as Hopper Hill and Hildebrand Rd, mark the long-standing ranching presence in the region. Local hydrology is further detailed through a network of drainages like Rattlesnake Cr and Buck Cr, along with numerous specific water sources such as Jack Frost Spring and Applegate Spring.